Trekkies

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Trekkies

PG,

1997,

1h 26m,

Documentary

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87%

38 Reviews

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The science fiction TV franchise "Star Trek" has had a seismic impact on the lives of its most obsessive fans. Known as Trekkies, these diehard devotees wear their Starfleet costumes in public, speak in Klingon and even redecorate their offices and homes to mimic the look of the "Star Trek" world. In this documentary, former "Star Trek" actress Denise Crosby travels the country interviewing famous fans like Barbara Adams and exploring the reasons behind the show's enduring appeal.

Critics Consensus

To fan or not to fawn over: this lifelong and prosperous journey into a sometimes cringeworthy world makes Trekkies the lovable center of its universe.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Jan 1, 2000

3/4

Trekkies talk at length about how the world would be a saner and more peaceful place if the Star Trek philosophy ruled our lives. No doubt it would be a lot more entertaining, too, especially during root canals.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Sep 5, 2023

3/4

That Trekkies doesn’t take a more socially critical look at its topic and resolves to be merely light entertainment is the documentary’s biggest flaw, especially considering how fandom and nerd culture has evolved since the film’s release.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

May 27, 2022

3/4

Why does Star Trek boast the most devoted fans of any franchise in television history? That question gets answered -- sort of -- in this entertaining documentary.

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John A. Nesbit

Old School Reviews

Dec 8, 2009

B

gain a little greater appreciation for the genius of Roddenberry's phenomenon

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Jim Lane

Sacramento News & Review

Aug 7, 2008

3/5

Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

Aug 5, 2007

B

A sort of neutral valentine to "Trek" die-hards.

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Mar 9, 2019

i like this documentary. it was a good documentary showing how insane fans of a thing can be. i like star trek but i dont know if im a Trekkie

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Roger Nygard

Director

Denise Crosby

Self

Barbara Adams

Self

Denis Bourguignon

Himself (as The Denis Bourguignon Family)

David Greenstein

Self

Laurel Greenstein

Self

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Synopsis

The science fiction TV franchise "Star Trek" has had a seismic impact on the lives of its most obsessive fans. Known as Trekkies, these diehard devotees wear their Starfleet costumes in public, speak in Klingon and even redecorate their offices and homes to mimic the look of the "Star Trek" world. In this documentary, former "Star Trek" actress Denise Crosby travels the country interviewing famous fans like Barbara Adams and exploring the reasons behind the show's enduring appeal.

Director: Roger Nygard
Producer: W.K. Border
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount
Rating: PG
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 18, 1997, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 24, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $317.2K
Runtime: 1h 26m
Sound Mix: Stereo

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