Star Trek
A brisk, punchy space adventure that balances spectacle with a warm, character-driven charm.
Same writer: Roberto Orci · Tense, warm, brisk · about friendship and survival · ensemble
Star Trek Beyond
A buoyant, fast-moving space adventure that balances banter and spectacle with a sincere warmth for its crew.
About 2016 film directed by Justin Lin
Genres action, adventure, science fiction, thriller, LGBTQ-related
Directed by Justin Lin
Written by Simon Pegg, Roberto Orci
Starring Chris Pine, Simon Pegg, Idris Elba, Zoe Saldaña, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin, Zachary Quinto, Shohreh Aghdashloo
Music Michael Giacchino
Runtime 123 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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