Synopsis
With the assistance of the Enterprise crew, Admiral Kirk must stop an old nemesis, Khan Noonien Singh, from using the life-generating Genesis Device as the ultimate weapon.
Scores
Overall Score
88.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
85.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
95.0%
Review Aggregate
85.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 87% of 67 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize gritty, emotional, lighthearted. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
grittyemotionallightheartedaction-packedsuspensefulpsychologicaldarkcharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Shatner | 1982 | $517,000 | $1,680,000 | (est) |
| Leonard Nimoy | 1982 | $318,000 | $1,034,000 | (est) |
| DeForest Kelley | 1982 | $240,000 | $779,000 | (est) |
| James Doohan | 1982 | $196,000 | $637,000 | (est) |
| Walter Koenig | 1982 | $168,000 | $545,000 | (est) |
| George Takei | 1982 | $147,000 | $479,000 | (est) |
| Nichelle Nichols | 1982 | $132,000 | $430,000 | (est) |
| Bibi Besch | 1982 | $121,000 | $392,000 | (est) |
| Merritt Butrick | 1982 | $111,000 | $361,000 | (est) |
| Paul Winfield | 1982 | $103,000 | $335,000 | (est) |
| Kirstie Alley | 1982 | $96,000 | $314,000 | (est) |
| Ricardo Montalbán | 1982 | $91,000 | $295,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score87.0
RT critic review count75
Rotten Tomatoes audience score90.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating7.7
IMDb votes133,677
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1982 | $78,912,960 | $256,528,469 |
| International | 1982 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1982 | $78,913,880 | $256,531,460 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1982 | $39,456,480 | $128,264,235 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1982 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1982 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1982 | $9,556,000 | $31,064,429 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1982 | $7,562,000 | $24,582,379 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1982 | $22,095,629 | $71,827,971 |
| Total Revenues | 1982 | $78,670,109 | $255,739,014 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1982 | $11,200,000 | $36,408,707 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1982 | $11,262,000 (est) | $36,610,255 (est) |
| Participations | 1982 | $6,294,000 | $20,460,393 |
| Residuals ? | 1982 | $2,318,000 | $7,535,302 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1982 | $2,240,000 | $7,281,741 |
| Total Expenses | 1982 | $33,314,000 | $108,296,399 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1982 | $45,356,109 | $147,442,615 |
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