Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
Kernel Score: 81% · 1,919 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Thriller
Released: 1996-11-22
Runtime: 111 minutes
Where to watch Star Trek: First Contact
- Stream: Fubo, Paramount+
- Free with ads: Kanopy, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The Borg, a relentless race of cyborgs, are on a direct course for Earth. Violating orders to stay away from the battle, Captain Picard and the crew of the newly-commissioned USS Enterprise E pursue the Borg back in time to prevent the invaders from changing Federation history and assimilating the galaxy.
Star Trek: First Contact parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Star Trek: First Contact is a sci-fi action film with battle violence and cyborg horror imagery.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Combat with the Borg cyborgs includes shooting, assimilation body-horror, and tense space battles.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Jonathan Frakes
Cast
- Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard
- Jonathan Frakes as Commander William T. Riker
- Brent Spiner as Lieutenant Commander Data
- LeVar Burton as Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge
- Michael Dorn as Lieutenant Commander Worf
- Gates McFadden as Commander Beverly Crusher
- Marina Sirtis as Counselor Deanna Troi
- James Cromwell as Dr. Zefram Cochrane
- Alfre Woodard as Lily Sloane
- Alice Krige as Borg Queen
Star Trek: First Contact FAQ
Is Star Trek: First Contact good?
Star Trek: First Contact has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,919 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Star Trek: First Contact?
In the US you can stream Star Trek: First Contact on Fubo and Paramount+, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Star Trek: First Contact OK for kids?
Star Trek: First Contact is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Star Trek: First Contact is a sci-fi action film with battle violence and cyborg horror imagery.
What movies are like Star Trek: First Contact?
If you liked Star Trek: First Contact, try Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness, Guardians of the Galaxy and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.