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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
1982 113 min United States of America PG 12+
★7.6
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller
Director: Nicholas Meyer
🎭 Based on
«Space Seed»
Trailers
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Teaser
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Description
The starship Enterprise and its crew is pulled back into action when old nemesis, Khan, steals a top secret device called Project Genesis.
Budget:
$12M
US Gross:
$79.71M
Worldwide:
$96.59M
Starring
William Shatner
Actor
Leonard Nimoy
Actor
DeForest Kelley
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 1983
— Best Director
Saturn Awards 1983
— Best Actor
Saturn Awards 1983
— Best Costume Design
Saturn Awards 2003
— Best DVD Edition of a Classic Film
Saturn Awards 1983
— Best Screenplay
Saturn Awards 1983
— Best Actor
Saturn Awards 1983
— Best Science Fiction Film
Saturn Awards 1983
— Best Supporting Actor
Saturn Awards 1983
— Best Supporting Actress
Key opinion
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is widely regarded as the definitive film of the original series, praised for its tight narrative, high stakes, and compelling emotional depth. While a minority of viewers critique its low-budget aesthetic and some underdeveloped character subplots, the consensus celebrates it as a significant improvement over its predecessor.
| Acting | Ricardo Montalbán's performance provides a charismatic and formidable presence that anchors the conflict as a definitive sci-fi antagonist | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is lauded for its shift toward a tighter, high-tension narrative and its successful exploration of mature themes like aging, legacy, and sacrifice | |
| Originality | The film is consistently cited as a major improvement over the slow, expensive, and dull nature of The Motion Picture, revitalizing the franchise's creative momentum | |
| Emotion | The climax involving Spock's sacrifice is widely celebrated for its profound and lasting emotional resonance with audiences | |
| Production | Opinions on the visual quality are split between those who admire the creative use of limited resources and CGI milestones, and those who find the costumes and sets visibly cheap or outdated | |
| Theme | While many praise the depth added to the crew's dynamics, some viewers find certain character arcs—particularly those of supporting figures like Saavik—to be underdeveloped and lacking in substance |