Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

PG,

1982,

1h 53m,

Sci-Fi/

Adventure/

Action/

Drama/

Mystery & Thriller

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As Adm. James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and Capt. Spock (Leonard Nimoy) monitor trainees at Starfleet Academy, another vessel from the United Federation of Planets is about to try out the planet-creating Genesis Device in a seemingly deserted portion of space. In the process, two of Kirk's officers are captured by Khan (Ricardo Montalban), an enemy Kirk thought he'd never see again. Once more, Kirk takes the Enterprise's helm, where he meets Khan's ship in an intergalactic showdown.

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Critics Consensus

Considered by many fans to be the best of the Star Trek movies, The Wrath of Khan features a strong plot, increased tension, and a sharp supporting performance from Ricardo Montalban.

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Pauline Kael

The New Yorker

Sep 19, 2023

Using the contrast between Ricardo Montalban’s fiery Khan and William Shatner’s pasty Captain Kirk as the psychological center, [director Nicholas Meyer] keeps the movie whipping from one incident to another.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Sep 1, 2022

4/5

Entertaining and charming in its innocent idealism.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

Jun 17, 2022

4/5

The emotive finale... smartly restates the film’s themes of ageing and mortality, and provides cinema history with the unforgettable, tear-jerking line: “I have been, and always shall be, your friend.”

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Don Shanahan

Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast

Dec 7, 2025

A perfect extension of its television roots and a sequel with visceral stakes.

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Wesley Lovell

Cinema Sight

Jul 6, 2025

4/4

This is the film that set the tone for such attempts and while it was the only one of the original films to draw on such history, it did so beautifully, providing a roadmap for how future such reverential call backs could be handled.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Sep 5, 2023

3.5/4

The Wrath of Khan does something that movies based on television shows have tried to do, but have often failed to accomplish: the film elevates the material from TV to film with appropriate gravitas.

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Mar 10, 2019

Its very well made, and brings a lot to the mythology and depth to the Star Trek universe. Very strong story and very well put together.

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Mar 8, 2019

This movie is the benchmark by which all other Star Trek movies will always be compared it.

Abraham S

Mar 8, 2019

My favorite Star Trek / Sci fi film .

Poe W

Feb 28, 2019

Still the best Star Trek film.

Feb 24, 2019

Best Star Trek movie of all time, nothing else comes close.

Luke P

Feb 21, 2019

Simply perfect, best villain ever, best death of a hero ever. Never to be outdone.

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Nicholas Meyer

Director

William Shatner

Admiral James T. Kirk

Leonard Nimoy

Captain Spock

Ricardo Montalban

Khan Noonien Singh

DeForest Kelley

Commander Leonard H. McCoy, M.D.

James Doohan

Commander Montgomery Scott

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Synopsis

As Adm. James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and Capt. Spock (Leonard Nimoy) monitor trainees at Starfleet Academy, another vessel from the United Federation of Planets is about to try out the planet-creating Genesis Device in a seemingly deserted portion of space. In the process, two of Kirk's officers are captured by Khan (Ricardo Montalban), an enemy Kirk thought he'd never see again. Once more, Kirk takes the Enterprise's helm, where he meets Khan's ship in an intergalactic showdown.

Director: Nicholas Meyer
Producer: Robert Sallin
Screenwriter: Harve Bennett, Jack Sowards, Jack Sowards
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure, Action, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 4, 1982, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 26, 2013
Runtime: 1h 53m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Stereo, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track, Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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