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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)

At the end of the universe lies the beginning of vengeance.

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The starship Enterprise and its crew is pulled back into action when old nemesis, Khan, steals a top secret device called Project Genesis.

Release Date
June 4, 1982
Runtime
1h 53m
Rating
7.5/10 (2121 votes)

Director: Nicholas Meyer

Cast: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Ricardo Montalban, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, Walter Koenig, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols

Collection: Star Trek: The Original Series Collection

Production: Paramount Pictures
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Budget
$12M
Revenue
$97M
Full Cast (58 people)

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CinemaSerf - 7/10

This is much more like it. William Shatner leads our intrepid band of intergalactic explorers on an all action adventure to save the universe for the evil super-intellect of "Khan" (a wonderfully hammy Ricardo Montalban) as he escapes from imprisonment on a desolate desert planet and seeks violent revenge on "Admiral Kirk". This has none of the philosophical pretensions of the first film, it is ju...

July 1, 2022

GenerationofSwine - 10/10

Oh, hey everybody, there is another review pointing out that this is the greatest Star Trek movie every made. And, hey, there is another review saying how much they loved how it recalled an episode from the original series and turned it into a movie with such high stakes and such a great antagonist. And, hey look, here is yet another review saying how much they loved how it set off a chain o...

January 10, 2023

hopefulreviews

Before watching this movie, we had heard it was one of the best Star Trek movies, if not the best! Compared to the first movie and all the slow scenes for the visuals and nostalgia, this movie blew that one out of the water! We loved how it actually focused on the plot! Also, the CGI and effects were outstanding, having updated the transporter effect and the phaser effects! Along with the new effe...

March 8, 2024

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

At the end of the universe lies the beginning of vengeance.

At the end of the universe lies the beginning of vengeance.

7.5
113 min

The starship Enterprise and its crew is pulled back into action when old nemesis, Khan, steals a top secret device called Project Genesis.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date6/4/1982
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Cast

William Shatner

as Admiral James T. Kirk

Leonard Nimoy

as Captain Spock

Ricardo Montalban

as Khan Noonien Singh

DeForest Kelley

as Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy

James Doohan

as Cmdr. Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott

Walter Koenig

as Cmdr. Pavel Chekov

George Takei

as Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu

Nichelle Nichols

as Cmdr. Uhura

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan about?

The starship Enterprise and its crew is pulled back into action when old nemesis, Khan, steals a top secret device called Project Genesis.

How long is Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan?

1h 53m

When was Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan released?

June 4, 1982

Who directed Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan?

Nicholas Meyer

Who stars in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan?

William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Ricardo Montalban

What genre is Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan?

Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller

What is Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan rated?

PG

Is Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan available to stream?

Yes, on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium