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Star Trek: First Contact

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Why people love it

Star Trek: First Contact works as a science fiction movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The science fiction and action blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 51m · ★ 7.3

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  1. 96match

    1.Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)

    ★ 6.3 · Science Fiction · Action · Adventure · 1h 56m

    Why you'll love it

    If Star Trek: First Contact clicked for you, Star Trek: Nemesis (2002) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and action, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  2. 94match

    2.Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)

    ★ 6.6 · Science Fiction · Action · Adventure · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    If Star Trek: First Contact clicked for you, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and action, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    3.Star Trek: Generations (1994)

    ★ 6.5 · Science Fiction · Action · Adventure · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    If Star Trek: First Contact clicked for you, Star Trek: Generations (1994) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and action, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    4.Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)

    ★ 7.0 · Science Fiction · Action · Adventure · 1h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    If Star Trek: First Contact clicked for you, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and action, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    5.Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)

    ★ 6.4 · Science Fiction · Action · Adventure · 1h 43m

    Why you'll love it

    If Star Trek: First Contact clicked for you, Star Trek: Insurrection (1998) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and action, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    6.Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

    ★ 7.9 · Action · Science Fiction · Adventure · 2h 1m

    Why you'll love it

    If Star Trek: First Contact clicked for you, Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and action, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    7.Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

    ★ 6.3 · Adventure · Action · Science Fiction · 2h 22m

    Why you'll love it

    If Star Trek: First Contact clicked for you, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and action, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    8.Star Trek (2009)

    ★ 7.4 · Science Fiction · Action · Adventure · 2h 7m

    Why you'll love it

    If Star Trek: First Contact clicked for you, Star Trek (2009) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and action, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    9.Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)

    ★ 7.3 · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 2h 12m

    Why you'll love it

    If Star Trek: First Contact clicked for you, Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and action, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    10.Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)

    ★ 6.6 · Science Fiction · Adventure · Action · 2h 15m

    Why you'll love it

    If Star Trek: First Contact clicked for you, Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and action, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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FAQ

What should I watch after Star Trek: First Contact?
Try Star Trek: Nemesis, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Star Trek: Generations—each shares DNA with Star Trek: First Contact while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Star Trek: First Contact?
Star Trek: First Contact (1996) is best described as Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Thriller. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Star Trek: First Contact part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "Star Trek: The Next Generation Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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