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Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)

“Beyond the darkness, lies greatness.”

7.3/10 · 9,893 votes 2h 12m pg-13 ActionAdventureScience-fiction

#48 of 284 films from 2013 #371 of 2168 in action

Directed by J.J. Abrams · Written by Damon Lindelof, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci

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Overview

When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew.

Cast

Chris Pineas Captain James T. Kirk
Zachary Quintoas Commander Spock
Zoe Saldañaas Lieutenant Nyota Uhura
Karl Urbanas Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy
Simon Peggas Lieutenant Commander Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott
John Choas Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu
Benedict Cumberbatchas John Harrison / Khan
Anton Yelchinas Ensign Pavel Chekov
Bruce Greenwoodas Admiral Christopher Pike
Peter Welleras Admiral Alexander Marcus
Alice Eveas Dr. Carol Marcus
Leonard Nimoyas Ambassador Spock
Noel Clarkeas Thomas Harewood
Nazneen Contractoras Rima Harewood

Facts

Release dateMay 5, 2013
Runtime132 min (2h 12m) — longer as the 2013 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$190,000,000
Box office$467,381,584 (2.5× budget)
IMDbtt1408101

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Questions

How long is Star Trek Into Darkness?
Star Trek Into Darkness runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Is Star Trek Into Darkness worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 9,893 votes, which places it #48 of 284 films released in 2013 in this index (top 83%) and #371 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Star Trek Into Darkness?
Star Trek Into Darkness was directed by J.J. Abrams. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Star Trek (2009), Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), Mission: Impossible III (2006).
Who stars in Star Trek Into Darkness?
Chris Pine as Captain James T. Kirk; Zachary Quinto as Commander Spock; Zoe Saldaña as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura; Karl Urban as Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy; Simon Pegg as Lieutenant Commander Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott; John Cho as Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu.
What is Star Trek Into Darkness rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Star Trek Into Darkness?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/7045.

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