Star Trek: Insurrection
Star Trek: Insurrection

Star Trek: Insurrection

1998Movie103 minEnglish

When an alien race and factions within Starfleet attempt to take over a planet that has "regenerative" properties, it falls upon Captain Picard and the crew of the Enterprise to defend the planet's people as well as the very ideals upon which the Federation itself was founded.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes59%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users75%
Director: Jonathan FrakesGenres: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Mystery

Plot Summary

The USS Enterprise-E crew is drawn into a dangerous conspiracy when they discover a peaceful, ageless race on the planet Ba'ku. Captain Picard must defy Starfleet's orders and protect the Ba'ku from a Federation plot to steal their planet's rejuvenating radiation, a plot that threatens not only the Ba'ku but the very principles of the Federation.

Critical Reception

Star Trek: Insurrection received a mixed to generally positive reception from critics and audiences. While praised for its return to the hopeful and ethical themes of Star Trek, and for the performances of the cast, some critics found the plot to be somewhat formulaic and less compelling than previous Star Trek films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its optimistic tone and focus on Star Trek's core values.
  • Appreciated for the cast's chemistry and performances.
  • Criticized by some for a predictable plot and lower stakes compared to other installments.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed Star Trek: Insurrection, appreciating its return to the classic Star Trek themes of exploration and ethical dilemmas. Many found the film to be a fun and engaging adventure with strong character moments, although some felt it lacked the epic scope of earlier films.

Fun Fact

Jonathan Frakes, who directed the film, also starred as Commander William T. Riker and made history as the first actor to direct himself in a Star Trek film.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

I just never warmed to the "Next Generation" crew and here they did little to improve that feeling. It all begins with the most annoying of them all - the android "Data" (Brent Spiner) going a bit rogue in an ostensibly peaceful, and tech-f...
Wuchak

Wuchak

The least of the four Next Generation films, but has its highlights Released in 1998 and directed by Jonathan Frakes, "Star Trek: Insurrection" is the third Star Trek film featuring the Next Generation cast and ninth overall. The plot ...
TheTenth

TheTenth

Plot : As Jean Luc Picard attends festivities onboard the Enterprise welcoming a new race to the Federation. He receives an urgent call from Admiral Dougherty about Data, that was sent on an observation mission of the Ba'Ku race. The Federa...