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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

1982
Sci-fi
Action
1h 53m
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.
Directed by:
Nicholas Meyer Nicholas Meyer
Written by:
Gene Roddenberry Gene Roddenberry Harve Bennett Jack B. Sowards
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Starring:
Paul Winfield Paul Winfield Kirstie Alley Kirstie Alley William Shatner William Shatner Ricardo Montalban Ricardo Montalban Nichelle Nichols Nichelle Nichols Leonard Nimoy Leonard Nimoy DeForest Kelley DeForest Kelley James Doohan James Doohan George Takei George Takei Walter Koenig Walter Koenig Bibi Besch Bibi Besch Merritt Butrick
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Franchise:
Star Trek
Genres:
Sci-fi, Action, Adventure
AKAs:
Star Trek 2, Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

1982
Sci-fi
Action
1h 53m
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juntakinte99juntakinte99
Rated 17 Dec 2020
100
97th
Sequels and films based on tv shows normally aren't my thing. But the film's producers had a great understanding of Star Trek--which heightens the production. They took the franchise's forward thinking concerns about humanity and infused them with horror. The story works on a macro level; via a terrifying villain and a cautionary tale regarding genetic tampering. Yet it's also personal, as Kirk's repeated anxiety on aging & death is achingly poetic. One of the most underrated sci-fi movies ever.
Rated 17 Dec 2020
ytadelYtadel
Rated 09 Mar 2009
7
84th
Has a real sense of red-blooded adventure that was lacking in the first film, not to mention a killer villain. The duel of overacting between Shatner and Montalban is delicious.
Rated 09 Mar 2009
purgatospurgatos
Rated 09 May 2008
77
66th
Remember: it's okay to cheat if you really hate losing.
Rated 09 May 2008
doctor7doctor7
Rated 11 Jan 2008
90
91st
Basically put the Star Trek movie of Star Trek movies. Khan is certainly one of the best movie villains ever, and could very well be the best sci-fi movie villain ever (though Hal 9000 from 2001 does give very strong competition). The famous, or infamous in some circles, KHAANNN!! scream from Kirk honestly sends shivers down my spine every time I see it. The film itself is quite good and offers a great social commentary on science intended for good being misused for evil.
Rated 11 Jan 2008
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 13 May 2020
93
93rd
A remarkable achievement in genre cinema: in equal parts classical myth and sincere futurism, thus battling at the same time the inevitability of death against the capability of humanity to adapt to it, which is the great Trek parable. The film's most beautiful forgotten line comes near the beginning, when Kirk asks Spock how the young, green Enterprise crew may respond under pressure: Spock: "As with all living things, each according to his gifts." More human words were never said.
Rated 13 May 2020
hawkinsHawkins
Rated 07 Jan 2016
88
87th
Often accused of being the least cerebral Trek but for my money it's just as thoughtful as the rest. Khan is actually a lot like V'Ger, both obsessive romantics who use proxy avatars to court those who cast them out. The return to character-driven drama was the best thing for the franchise and they nail the key emotional checkpoints here: Khan's intro, Spock's outro, and Kirk's catharsis are all still effective.
Rated 07 Jan 2016
gogokaingogokain
Rated 22 Jan 2009
90
96th
If Star Trek had always got this kind of treatment, it wouldn't need a hip, modern reboot. Only a handful of episodes (Inner Light, The Visitor) have this kind of impact.
Rated 22 Jan 2009
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 25 Jan 2021
90
92nd
Everything a Star Trek movie should’ve been, the characters are all in top form and Kirstie Alley is a kinda hot Vulcan before she became a giant racist whale. Chekov wasn’t in season one of Star Trek so Khan totally does that thing where he pretends to know someone to not make it awkward. To the last, I will grapple with thee... from Hell's heart, I stab at thee! For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee! William Shatner’s assistant struggling with his corset.
Rated 25 Jan 2021
sully32sully32
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
93rd
Perhaps the greatest death scene in movie history; if you don't tear up over Spock and Kirk's final exchange, you're a black-hearted fiend.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jimmy_suedeJimmy Suede
Rated 25 Aug 2019
75
58th
MontalBAAAAAN!! Good flick, but I do wish they did more with Khan and his vaunted intellect. Like probably everyone who saw this as a kid, the ear-parasite business made a scar. Even though it didn't follow through on the "madness and death" promise.
Rated 25 Aug 2019
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 31 Jul 2009
92
98th
For Trekkies like me this is the Holy Grail of Trek. Great action, super (if slightly see-through) plot and one of the finest villian's in movie history. But beyond this, WoK is also one of the greatest action sci-fi movies ever made, and is one of maybe only two or three of the eleven Trek films that truly appeals and is enjoyed by those who have no interest in Star Trek. I never get tired if watching it.
Rated 31 Jul 2009
paxtonPaxton
Rated 16 May 2023
75
80th
Rumor has it that when Jack B. Sowards was writing this he pitched the idea of having Spock die to producer Robert Sallin and director Nicholas Meyer. Supposedly Meyer was against the idea saying very simply, "You can't. You can't kill off one of the franchise's mainstays. You just can't." Robert looked from Meyer to Sowards, nodded, then told Meyer, "Oh yes he Khaaaaaaaaaaaaaan!"
Rated 16 May 2023
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 29 Apr 2013
93
75th
Far better than the first film installment. Khan is a true menace and this movie does a good job at proving that. Somewhat slow and I can see why some people don't like Star Trek, but hell. I enjoy it. This is one of the best movies out there. For sure enough to please trekkies.
Rated 29 Apr 2013
terrymacterrymac
Rated 13 Jun 2013
75
72nd
Feels like a solid extended episode of the orginal series. It has a fine MacGuffin, the plot and ideas are executed well, and the whole thing is quite a lot of fun. Montalban's performance is most enjoyable, and the dynamics between him and Kirk, and among Kirk/Spock/Bones work well. Also, those earwig things remain horrifying after all this time. It is by no means perfect, but definitely worth a watch if you are in the mood.
Rated 13 Jun 2013
astralartistAstralArtist
Rated 04 May 2008
95
92nd
Easily the best of the Star Trek films, this stands on its own as arguably one of the best sci-fi films of the 80s, thanks to Nicolas Ray's first rate direction. Ricardo Montalban shines as the best & most well developed villian in the Star Trek series. Alot of "highs" to this film- the core ensemble cast gave their best individual performances, the musical score was first rate, the special effects excellent. But this film will probably be best known as Kirstie Alley's film debut. A must see.
Rated 04 May 2008
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 19 May 2014
88
83rd
Kudos to the score, which gives a profound sense of urgency to space battles that don't allow for any Star Wars-style zipping around. It's also difficult 2 imagine a more mind-blowing climax in 1982 than Spock's death; in a time before studios became slaves to franchises the idea he might actually stay dead must have seemed shockingly possible. Still, none of this matters w/out Montalban's Khan who proves there's nothing more inherently compelling than a Moby-Dick-sized grudge match.
Rated 19 May 2014
fillFill
Rated 21 Jan 2009
72
61st
Rest in peace, Ricardo Montalban.
Rated 21 Jan 2009
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 19 Jul 2010
72
32nd
Entertaining, but I suspect much of the love for this is nostalgic. There's a lot of cheesiness one has to get over to get to the entertaining parts.
Rated 19 Jul 2010
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 23 Sep 2010
71
84th
In his ear!!!
Rated 23 Sep 2010
cosmicmonkeyCosmicMonkey
Rated 06 Apr 2009
80
68th
I never really liked this a kid, always preferring to watch IV or VI, but rewatching it for the first time in atleast 15 years my opinion of it has dramatically improved. This is actually a good sci-fi action film! There's a cool villain with charismatic monologs! There's character development! There's set-up and payoff! There's dramatic stakes that feel earned! There's space battles and explosions! I still don't think it's the best Star Trek film, but yeah, Wrath of Khan is good.
Rated 06 Apr 2009
frostyFrosty
Rated 06 Oct 2009
95
99th
You have to wonder if it didn't have 'Start Trek' in the title this movie would get the recognition it deserves. The Wrath of Khan is as near as perfect for an adventure film; it's character driven with story and writing that is pitch perfect, borrowing liberally - but intelligently - from the likes of Dickens, Shakespeare and Melville and James Horner's score is a tour de force. Unquestionably one of the finest movies of its genre.
Rated 06 Oct 2009
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 22 Feb 2011
74
90th
Outdoes the original in almost every way, upping the action and the excitement, fixing the pacing, and capturing a sense of wonder that the original only tried to touch on. It even improved on the score, which was one of the only great parts of the first. The imagery, the interplay between the characters, the classical allusions, the mix of creation and destruction all blend into an amazing sci-fi film.
Rated 22 Feb 2011
talyn_golicTalyn Golic
Rated 14 Feb 2010
90
90th
So good the folks behind the TNG movies have tried to remake this twice, missing the point each time. Wrath Of Khan is really about Kirk getting old, he's no longer the dashing young captain, flying around the galaxy getting in adventures. He's aging, stuck behind a desk, and when he takes the Enterprise out for a quick spin he finds himself facing the consequences of his youth. Shatner is great in this, the action always drives the plot forward and it has a very satisfying end.
Rated 14 Feb 2010
htimanhtiman
Rated 17 Jul 2012
100
99th
This is the best Star Trek movie. It has everything you could want, like a compelling story, a great villain, and great acting from everyone, especially Ricardo Montalban. This is a must watch, even for people who aren't Star Trek fans.
Rated 17 Jul 2012
bellamyrbellamyr
Rated 03 Jan 2008
91
97th
As a life long trekkie I loved it but I concede much of its charm depends on that loyalty. Reasonable script and plot with strong performances from Ricardo Montalban, William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. One of the most memorable death scenes in science fiction and a great example of what Star Trek could do if it doesn't try to compete too hard.
Rated 03 Jan 2008
spikycactusSpikyCactus
Rated 06 Mar 2014
100
99th
Top badass moment? Can I say the whole film? I guess not, so I'm going to select Kirk's reprogramming the Kobayashi Maru test so he could beat it. Is that not the ultimate in thinking outside the box? You could set up an entire and very lucrative, senior management training programme around that one. It's just a shame it's not possible to do it to real-life. I'd have an Aston Martin by now if it was. It's still totally badass though. No cats, chainsaws or decapitations.
Rated 06 Mar 2014
misterlizardmisterlizard
Rated 01 Aug 2010
85
92nd
Great stuff, lots of callbacks to Original Series for fans along with the original characters playing their roles at their best. Enough adventure and excitement for casual viewers to enjoy the ride. It has a message, it has melodrama, it has KHAAAAAN. What's not to love?
Rated 01 Aug 2010
baggerBagger
Rated 28 May 2012
85
93rd
It doesn't really get much closer to 'Shakespeare in Space' than this.
Rated 28 May 2012
unneunne
Rated 13 Mar 2008
86
90th
This is an amazing movie especially for a sci fi. Probably the best of the Star Trek movies, Ricardo Montalban came back to revise his character as Khan and im glad he did. This movie has one of my fav movie quotes- KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN
Rated 13 Mar 2008
fuzzixfuzzix
Rated 26 Jul 2008
70
72nd
Even number, therefore rocks.
Rated 26 Jul 2008
trixrabbiTrixRabbi
Rated 31 Jan 2016
82
78th
Surprisingly ambient, brilliant writing. Montalban at the top of his game and his speech about wanting to hurt Kirk is Breaking Bad-level hardcore.
Rated 31 Jan 2016
bluehawk102bluehawk102
Rated 27 Nov 2011
100
90th
KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN
Rated 27 Nov 2011
jgreenwoodjgreenwood
Rated 22 May 2013
80
82nd
I was considering a score of ten, because of the decision to kill off Spock. Even if it was Nimoy's decision to leave, it is a disgrace that the filmmakers didn't do whatever would have been necessary to convince him to stay. I watched this last night, thinking I would feel better this morning about the situation, but, my dear Criticker family, I am still in shock. You must understand my feelings: IT'S SPOCK!
Rated 22 May 2013
matt850matt850
Rated 16 Aug 2007
95
94th
KKKKKKKAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!
Rated 16 Aug 2007
walkearthwalkearth
Rated 04 Dec 2018
60
60th
Solid pace, a little bit of pompous 80s haircuts and aryan 80s machos, space travel, humour, some unexpected gore and a thrilling story - what's not to like? Although I feel people who haven't seen the show prior to watching the films (like me) will be missing an important element of appreciation. There are a few interactions that seem to invoke a feeling of subtlety and prior character history, which went straight over my head. Hence why the lack of a better score. Still great though.
Rated 04 Dec 2018
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 20 Oct 2017
5
42nd
This is essentially a reimagining of Moby Dick through the impossibly corny lens that is the Star Trek universe. Quality varies.
Rated 20 Oct 2017
matija_dMatija D
Rated 16 Apr 2013
86
89th
Movie is maybe 30 years old but still it easily beats all JJ's special effects and lens flares for me! This is the real Darkness!! "KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!!!!"
Rated 16 Apr 2013
garlonussGarlonuss
Rated 14 Oct 2008
98
99th
Classic and one of the best Trek Films.
Rated 14 Oct 2008
daigoroDaigoro
Rated 16 Oct 2016
8
85th
As I expected it's a vast improvement over the first movie, and a pretty damn good film on its own too, as it managed to take an otherwise forgettable villain from the TV series and turn him into one of the most memorable characters of the Star Trek franchise. The plot itself leaves much to be desired but the action was intense throughout. And there's the unforgettable ending, which I won't spoil here but chances are you already know about.
Rated 16 Oct 2016
chroniclerChronicler
Rated 12 Apr 2014
100
95th
The best Star Trek film of the original series; Ricardo Montalban is great as Khan and the film is a great expansion upon the 'Space Seed' episode from the original series. It has one of the most quoted and memorable scenes within trekkie, geek, and pop culture.........KHHHHHHHHHAAAAANNNNNN!!!!!
Rated 12 Apr 2014
recklessmessrecklessmess
Rated 11 Feb 2008
91
98th
KAHN!
Rated 11 Feb 2008
kavuKavu
Rated 21 Jun 2009
69
46th
80s Star Trek at it's best. Delicious rivalry between Kirk and Khan. Shatner aces his role again.
Rated 21 Jun 2009
ununniliumUnunnilium
Rated 30 Sep 2015
71
58th
It's one of those movies where you've seen all the good moments in isolation, so a final judgment depends on how the connective tissue works. And it's... *pretty* good? It's a hell of a lot more functional and meaningful than Khan's appearance in the reboot, but it's still a bit lightweight and oddly-paced in its second half, relying possibly overmuch on the action and not enough on character moments. Good, but not great.
Rated 30 Sep 2015
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 14 Nov 2015
100
99th
You Khaaaaaaan't beat this great film. This is my favorite Star Trek movie by far. The cast's chemistry is back in full force after the debacle of the first original film. It has a great bad-guy named Kahn played by Ricardo Montalban. There is some good humor and some really endearing scenes, especially towards the end I teared up a bit. Kirstie Alley is a really cute Vulcan and William Shatner is the coolest Captain/Admiral...
Rated 14 Nov 2015
dmarquesdmarques
Rated 29 Aug 2011
83
75th
Finest Star Trek movie and a top of the line sci fi movie aswell. KHAN!
Rated 29 Aug 2011
atmclickatmclick
Rated 15 Feb 2009
100
94th
One of the greatest movies ever made.
Rated 15 Feb 2009
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 19 May 2008
83
83rd
"The Wrath of Khan" is the one that everyone talks about being the best, while it is pretty damned good, I prefer "The Search for Spock". Nowadays, if you're looking at watching the original Star Trek movies, it's probably because you're a trekkie in the first place, and let's face it, if you're a trekkie you were going to have to watch this anyway.
Rated 19 May 2008
velvet_croweVelvet Crowe
Rated 04 Jun 2010
80
89th
KHHHHHHAAAAAAAANNNNNN!!!!
Rated 04 Jun 2010
desertpunkDesertPunk
Rated 26 Jul 2013
82
78th
The best of the early Star Trek film franchise by a good margin.
Rated 26 Jul 2013
metalhankmetalhank
Rated 03 Jun 2017
87
98th
One of the best Trek films, certainly the best of the Shatner era. No goofy story here, just exploration and a good villain which I believe is what makes Star Trek what it is.
Rated 03 Jun 2017
beladonnesbeladonnes
Rated 25 Sep 2007
85
79th
shakespeare, chess, and outerspace
Rated 25 Sep 2007
greymalkyngrey_malkyn
Rated 25 Jan 2010
100
91st
Best of all the Star Trek films. The only time we get to glimpse the Kirk of old.
Rated 25 Jan 2010
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 27 Oct 2008
76
72nd
An enjoyable entry in the Star Trek universe, widely considered the best film adaptation. It's certainly faster-paced and more villain based and even non-fans can enjoy the pursuit.
Rated 27 Oct 2008
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 08 Aug 2015
8
76th
The Wrath of Khan is the peak and the finest moment of the entire Star Trek series. I disliked the original motion picture but this superior sequel is incredibly fan pleasing. It perfectly links back and feels like a satisfying extension to the original series, but it holds it's own as an entertaining feature film. The whole cast is great but William Shatner gives arguably his finest Kirk performance and Ricardo Montalban is unforgettable as Khan. And the finale is nothing short of perfection.
Rated 08 Aug 2015
m3tanm3tan
Rated 03 May 2014
85
96th
The best of the Star Trek movies. Great story, pacing, acting, and special effects for the time. Khan is one of the all time villains and makes a great tie in to a beloved episode from the original series. And YES I cried during Kirk's eulogy for Spock. One of the few occasions that perfectly suited Shatner's ponderous overacting...
Rated 03 May 2014
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 28 Jul 2008
75
56th
KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!!!!!!!!!!!
Rated 28 Jul 2008
djrossdjross
Rated 22 May 2013
35
19th
More competent than the first film, despite a budget that was a quarter that of the initial instalment, but less thematically ambitious, too. The central themes of ageing and mortality are clunkily handled, partly as a result of production problems and script uncertainty. Even so, there are moments that just about work. Nice to see a young Kirstie Alley.
Rated 22 May 2013
filliganFilligan
Rated 21 May 2013
82
47th
So, I like this film, but I don't love it. I'm about to commit Trekkie sacrilege here, but Into Darkness is better than this film in every conceivable way. Montalban is great as Khan - it's a shame he gets even less to do than Cumberbatch in the latest film. Is this the iconic villain Trekkies have been lauding for decades? This is the pinnacle of what classic Star Trek has to offer? I like it, but it feels like a bite out of what should be a much more fulfilling meal.
Rated 21 May 2013
mervtaylorMerv_Taylor
Rated 15 Jun 2012
95
88th
Rich Corinthian Leather
Rated 15 Jun 2012
zombiezeuszombiezeus
Rated 27 Aug 2008
79
64th
The pinnacle (so far) of Star Trek movies. Great villian, great suspense, and some of the best over-the-top acting of all time. Lots of fun.
Rated 27 Aug 2008
thaneoffifeThaneOfFife
Rated 28 Mar 2007
80
55th
KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN
Rated 28 Mar 2007
monstergearMonsterGear
Rated 22 Mar 2007
93
94th
Rad to the MAX. A movie for Star Trek fans and non-fans alike.
Rated 22 Mar 2007
vengefulkbmVengefulKBM
Rated 11 Feb 2015
85
85th
This is a classic two hours of Star Trek history - a focused, well-acted, well-written film that acts both as a fitting sequel to the original series, and the real launching point for some more really good TOS films (Final Frontier notwithstanding).
Rated 11 Feb 2015
uksubsUKSubs
Rated 14 Aug 2007
73
73rd
The gold standard in Star Trek films.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
slowking2099Slowking2099
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
89th
My favorite Star Trek movie, and it's all Because of Ricardo Montalban. Well mostly anyways. Hey it's a great movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 17 Jul 2009
78
66th
Generally regarded as the best Star Trek film, although the pacing is kind of weird and some scenes are bizarrely awkward.
Rated 17 Jul 2009
westknifewestknife
Rated 21 Jul 2010
80
64th
A lot of fun. Feels like the first "real" Star Trek movie.
Rated 21 Jul 2010
spunkieSpunkie
Rated 09 Apr 2007
60
65th
(after a rewatch) Oh how much I hate people jumping around when a ship is -hit-. First half is basically cliche chatter for the fans, 2nd is all action with some nice fx. As good as Trek gets.
Rated 09 Apr 2007
troothTrooth
Rated 10 Sep 2013
78
78th
Wow, so much better than the new Star Trek 2. I've heard so many people praising the new Khan, but he's got nothing on Ricardo Montalban. Here we get a villain who has a much more clear and logical motivation, is much more ruthless, and has a lot more personality than Generic Black-Wearing British Bad Guy.
Rated 10 Sep 2013
blacklanternblacklantern
Rated 20 Jul 2009
76
90th
This is Star Trek.
Rated 20 Jul 2009
redfalconRed_Falcon_
Rated 06 May 2014
75
73rd
Ricardo Montalban gives us in Khan one of the best villains in all of Star Trek.His single minded pursuit of Kirk propels this film throughout and really keeps the film moving along at a good clip.
Rated 06 May 2014
ktappektappe
Rated 25 Mar 2008
100
98th
An excellent future-set retelling of Moby Dick combined with Silent Running with a dash of Tale of Two Cities. Everything blends together perfectly.
Rated 25 Mar 2008
quickyQuicky
Rated 15 Dec 2009
63
45th
I'm a Star Wars guy. And this movie certainly ain't changing that.
Rated 15 Dec 2009
rayRay
Rated 12 Mar 2010
90
91st
A surprising well acted, very well written film, with some great imagery and a great score. It helps if you've seen the Khan arc of the original series, but even if you haven't, you'll pick up all you need to know from the film and still be able to follow the plot. Not just the best of the Star Trek films, but a true science fiction classic.
Rated 12 Mar 2010
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 13 Jun 2008
81
91st
Nice
Rated 13 Jun 2008
doyler29doyler29
Rated 08 Jan 2020
80
68th
I don't think "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" is a terrible film, but it's a long, plodding film that seems to have got lost in endless special effect sequences. This film is smaller and more human, and is kind of like a rollicking pirate adventure set in space. Ricardo Montalban provides something the first film really lacks ... a villain. This isn't a masterpiece, but it's a lot of fun.
Rated 08 Jan 2020
auritechauritech
Rated 14 Aug 2007
76
69th
An incredibly awesome Star Trek film with a great play of wills between the two (Kirk and Khan).
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ribcageribcage
Rated 18 Aug 2011
98
99th
the most over the top of the star trek films and probably the most fun as well.
Rated 18 Aug 2011
woozybWoozyB
Rated 14 Jun 2007
90
86th
Khaaaaaaaaaannnnn!
Rated 14 Jun 2007
stevekimesstevekimes
Rated 14 Nov 2011
90
88th
Great performances and a deep sense of drama as well as fun.
Rated 14 Nov 2011
geodaciusGeodacius
Rated 11 Jul 2007
88
88th
An old rivalry of 14 years erupts into the most intense and intentionally violent encounter by this barbaric relic from the 1990's(Khan). An excellent movie, I would recommend it to anybody who has any interest in the original series.
Rated 11 Jul 2007
matthias99Matthias99
Rated 13 Jul 2007
93
85th
KHAAAAAAAAAAANNNN!!!!
Rated 13 Jul 2007
vv238vv238
Rated 16 Sep 2018
79
84th
A solid action movie that takes the Star Trek series in a more action-oriented direction while having just enough of a sci-fi hook to not disappoint the Trekkies. Despite being a fan of the original series, I never cared more for Captain Kirk than I did here.
Rated 16 Sep 2018
mechatiggerMechatigger
Rated 18 Jul 2010
100
91st
Meyer directs with the right blend of humor and emotion. The bare-chested Montalban makes a splendid, powerful villain, and no Trekkie will have a dry eye when Mr. Spock makes the ultimate sacrifice.
Rated 18 Jul 2010
bofbof
Rated 11 Dec 2013
62
45th
Not quite the best adaptation of "Moby Dick" out there, but Montalbán does a great Ahab. Too bad about the design of the whale, though.
Rated 11 Dec 2013
bentienbentien
Rated 27 Sep 2012
69
70th
Entertaining and quite different from its predecessor 'Star Trek: The Motion Picture'. Feels a little more like 'Star Wars', but still has the core elements of the TV series. The final 20 minutes don't live up to the thrilling first 1½ hrs.
Rated 27 Sep 2012
difontaineDifontaine
Rated 18 Jan 2007
94
98th
A very good film on its own merits and a key reference point to explain the phrase 'scenery chewing' (without using Gary Oldman)
Rated 18 Jan 2007
lachapellelachapelle
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
80th
By far the best of the star trek sequels. Not so much a sequel to the first movie, but an apology to the veiwing public for putting out the load of crap that was Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Every ST sequel since has tried to match the quality of this film (IV and First Contact both came close). Even now, when all the trekkers have relized that it's time to move out of the basement and get a job, this movie still holds up. Montalban is God.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jkathrensjkathrens
Rated 18 Oct 2015
82
80th
Removing one of the top films of my list of shame by finally watching this. Because I've only just seen it now, it'll never have the nostalgia for me that Voyage Home does, but I think this deserves its reputation as the best Star Trek film. Good acting/pacing and a real emotional impact at the conclusion.
Rated 18 Oct 2015
optimusmikeOptimus_mike
Rated 26 Oct 2008
85
80th
Excellent cerebral sci-fi
Rated 26 Oct 2008
marc01marc01
Rated 12 Feb 2009
83
66th
KHAAAAAAANNNNNNN!
Rated 12 Feb 2009
poseur117Poseur117
Rated 04 Dec 2009
85
79th
Awesome Star Trek movie.
Rated 04 Dec 2009
actionbergActionberg
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
92nd
This is truly the crown jewel of the original Star Trek films. They figured out from the first time around that drifting through space wasn't all too compelling, so for this one they decided to jazz it up, with remarkable success. Wrath of Khan is an American classic.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
fuxoftfuxoft
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
53rd
I liked it when I was young. I probably couldn't take it seriously today.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 04 Jul 2008
92
91st
Awesome. Great chemistry between characters. Thoroughly entertaining all the way through. William Shatner ftw!
Rated 04 Jul 2008
evranaevrana
Rated 06 Feb 2024
74
58th
This is generally considered the best of the series, but it talked less to me than the First movie. It was more Run of the Mill Space Opera, it did not have the grandeur of the first movie. I can understand the impact of the dramatic ending, especially when it was at the height of its popularity; but that's a feeling that cannot be generated with later watches. Kirk is one of the worst tacticians as far as the leaders go.
Rated 06 Feb 2024
allysonajAllysonAJ
Rated 19 Nov 2012
80
63rd
Sci-Fi classic. Old heroes getting a moment to shine and the iconic "Khan" yell being released to the general public. It's science fiction history at it's greatest with great innovations for the time and a relatively straight forward and emotionally effective storyline. Captain Kirk and Spock has always and will always have one of the more interesting on screen friendships.
Rated 19 Nov 2012
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 16 Jun 2009
75
74th
My pick for the best of the original Star Trek films. KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!
Rated 16 Jun 2009
harmonicaHarmonica
Rated 22 Jan 2020
56
16th
Three years hence the first outing but little has advanced in movie production terms. Again the plot and narrative is overly simplistic and seems all but cribbed from a college-grade reading list. From a modern vantage point the elided backstory feels like cost-cutting and undermines the drama. The titular Khan is all pantomime, no pants. Compared to its prequel, there is little spectacle and no sense of wonder. Shatner memes aside, WoK is undeserving of the esteem Trekkies often award it.
Rated 22 Jan 2020
rttntomatoesrttntomatoes
Rated 22 Dec 2013
90
75th
Considered by many fans to be the best of the Star Trek movies, Khan features a strong plot, increased tension, and a sharp supporting performance from Ricardo Montalban.
Rated 22 Dec 2013

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