Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
1989
Sci-fi, Fantasy
1h 47m
Capt. Kirk and his crew must deal with Mr. Spock's half brother who hijacks the Enterprise for an obsessive search for God (imdb)
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Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
1989
Sci-fi, Fantasy
1h 47m
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Rated 27 May 2020
60
34th
I'm going to state on record that this may be most in line with Roddenberry's original vision of humanity surpassing its dogmatic religious utopia: a coda to "Who Mourns for Adonais?", "The Corbomite Maneuver", and "The Changeling", V is the film that asks, "What does God need with a Starship?" and answers, "If we have a Starship, we do not need God". It uses Mxyzptlk logic in its approach, though, which means characters are themselves in reverse, and it comes off weird.
Rated 27 May 2020
Rated 25 Jan 2021
50
21st
A season 3 of Star Trek movie. Hey remember all that fun we’ve been having in these movies lately, well ... forget it! Shatner opens this one climbing a cliff with no safety equipment and baby he needed that equipment - some metaphor here for directing this bizarre film. Spock is good, McCoy is turned up way too much and the rest are just there. Nichelle doing an erotic dance for very thirsty desert dwellers yuck. Way to much row row row your boat in this Star Trek.
Rated 25 Jan 2021
Rated 17 Jun 2021
52
24th
Remember the movie Lady in the Water where writer/director M. Night Shyamalan wrote a script containing a character who was a writer that would save the world and cast HIMSELF to play the role? Well, that was practically self-effacing compared to this.
Rated 17 Jun 2021
Rated 25 May 2013
35
19th
It seems for a while as if a confrontation is being staged between Kirk's Odyssean metis, Spock's stoic rationalism, and the lures of est-style emotional transcendentalism, the key moment being Kirk's impassioned declaration, "I need my pain." All this is, of course, swept away in a farcical third act that recapitulates THE WIZARD OF OZ and ends with a campfire sing-a-long as ode to bachelorhood and the bonds of masculine friendship. Production and script problems are, as usual, obvious.
Rated 25 May 2013
Rated 16 Apr 2020
77
48th
Not sure why this is so hated. While it's true many efx look bad & the resolutions to both story conflicts are as anti-climatic as possible, the mystery driving the journey to that shrug-worthy climax is a compelling one. We also get a very unique antagonist in Sybok & it's enjoyable & occasionally funny to watch the 3 leads grumble & bond w/ one another more. Knowing Shatner directed just makes me wonder if Shatner believes we believe he can actually climb up a sheer rock face w/ that paunch.
Rated 16 Apr 2020
Rated 14 Aug 2007
30
17th
Directed by William Shatner this is a giant turd masquerading as a movie
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 24 Mar 2008
59
19th
I wish it was worse or better. Don't get me wrong, there's plenty to laugh at. The very concept of flying to the center of the universe in a few hours to confront god ... on second thought this is amazing. Watch it immediately.
Rated 24 Mar 2008
Rated 06 Oct 2012
47
25th
Unjustly underrated. Though not a great 'Star Trek' movie it offers some fine new characters and a mere "trekish" plot than 'The Voyage Home'. Terrible effects and an unsatisfying ending is difficult to defend though.
Rated 06 Oct 2012
Rated 08 Feb 2016
45
10th
"Captain Kirk is climbing a mountain, why is he climbing a mountain? To hug the mountain. To envelop that mountain. He wants to make love to that mountain. And the climb is going where no man has gone before." - William Shatner.
Rated 08 Feb 2016
Rated 24 May 2016
45
15th
I'm pretty sure Shatner only wrote and directed this just to stroke his own ego. Kirk is the only competent character in the whole movie. Everyone else is a useless idiot. He even ends up outsmarting God. It's like a bad self insert fanfic.
Rated 24 May 2016
Rated 11 Feb 2017
25
2nd
If you thought the 1st Star Trek movie was cheesy & pretentious get ready to bury your face in your palms for 106 mins. An epic tale of a tired actor undergoing a violent middle-age crisis, imagining himself climbing mountains, solving the question of God then blowing up God with interplanetary missiles. I guess the moral is keep Shatner away from the director's chair. Script of pure embarrassing schlock doesn't help either. Minus x points if you have adoration for what ST used to represent.
Rated 11 Feb 2017
Rated 16 Jul 2008
74
31st
It's really not as terrible as it's made out to be. Sure it has some awful parts, but there also some brilliant character moments too. Sybok is actually a really good character, and the plot is pretty intriguing, moreso than some of the previous films. But then there's the times where it gets campy... REALLY campy... So bad it becomes hilarious and the experience is much more fun. I'd much rather watch something like that than a movie that takes itself too seriously.
Rated 16 Jul 2008
Rated 18 Feb 2011
40
43rd
ST 5: The Wrath of Shatner. Kirk's long-planned scheme to exact revenge on the nerds who tormented him for decades at conventions finally bears fruit.
Rated 18 Feb 2011
Rated 13 Apr 2007
80
68th
In spite of everything, this movie works. Good satire of psychotherapy
Rated 13 Apr 2007
Rated 06 Aug 2007
45
20th
Utter shit.
Rated 06 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
10
0th
Worst Directing. Worst Acting. Worst Script. Worst Effects. Worst Klingons. Worst God. Worst Erotic Dance. Worst Vulcan. Worst Rock Climbing. Worst Humor. Worst Rendition of Row Row Row Your Boat. Average Jerry Goldsmith. This Trekkie is not amused.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
16
4th
Surprisingly bad, even though "God" turns out to be crazy.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 07 Sep 2007
45
1st
Dear Mr. Shatner,
Go Climb a Rock!
Chuck
Rated 07 Sep 2007
Rated 14 Oct 2007
30
12th
Can I say this? And this is controversial. Shatner is not a bad director. He had a shit script and shit sets and (yes,) a shit cast. Shatner did his best. Kind of. I've now seen this movie twice, because I couldn't remember a thing about it. I always mesh #5 and #6 together. There's a reason for that. There's nothing worth remembering.
Rated 14 Oct 2007
Rated 19 Jan 2008
70
52nd
Many people say this is the low point of the Star Trek film series with the original cast but I disagree. The film does have some excellent scenes, especially between DeForest Kelley, Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner. Admittedly reuses some old plots (klingons after Kirk... again) but overall I was entertained. The surreal dream-pain sequences were most compelling with some great mise en scene. I enjoyed it despite it's flaws.
Rated 19 Jan 2008
Rated 15 Apr 2008
42
1st
Miserable drek. Shatner is a worse director than he is an actor.
Rated 15 Apr 2008
Rated 27 Apr 2008
44
10th
Lacks the subtlety and charm of it's predecessor. The plot falls apart under the barest scrutiny and the attempts at slapstick humour are just embarasing. Avoid.
Rated 27 Apr 2008
Rated 14 Jan 2009
26
17th
Dodge at all costs. The weakest link of the franchise, but admittely and fortunately there is nice acting in this, courtesy of Leonard Nimoy and of course, William Shatner. Never was a Star Trek geek/fanboy anyway.
Rated 14 Jan 2009
Rated 19 Aug 2009
50
22nd
I get it... Spock had feelings and Kirk can kick a gods ass. PS I know it wasn't really a god.
Rated 19 Aug 2009
Rated 26 Nov 2009
53
9th
Easily the worst Trek feature with the original cast.
Rated 26 Nov 2009
Rated 14 Jun 2011
43
22nd
It's nice to hear Jerry Goldsmith's theme from the first movie again but Shatner's (debut) direction is all thumbs. The film shucks the gentle humor of IV in favor of the ham-fisted hilarity of a Benny Hill skit: Shatner, Nimoy, and Kelley are made to look totally ridiculous and there're embarrassments aplenty for Doohan and Nichols, too. Easily the weakest of the movie series.
Rated 14 Jun 2011
Rated 08 Oct 2011
20
4th
The basic premise about a rebel, recruiting the weak-minded and trying to locate God, had potential ... but by this point, the series hits an all-time low in terms of writing and direction. Budget-wise, it's 'Star Trek: Home Video'.
Rated 08 Oct 2011
Rated 08 Mar 2013
62
27th
Not as good as the first 4 films and some things are just plain ridiculous, still, this film has its moments. Pacing issues, plot holes and some goofiness are what's dragging this film down. Spoiler alert; Gets plus points for a diplomatic resolution and for a refreshing new take on 'God' (the entity that is thought to be God until the crew realizes he probably isn't)
"You don't believe in me?"->*shoots laser beams through eyes*. Classic, also an accurate depiction of the Bible version of God.
Rated 08 Mar 2013
Rated 27 Jul 2014
38
25th
It doesn't deserve all of its ignominious reputation, although it's still fairly flawed. The McCoy / Spock / Kirk relationship sometimes verges towards parody, there was probably only enough material to fill a single episode, and the God concept and twist is pretty awful. Still, not without some enjoyability if you're a Star Trek fan, especially thanks to the return of the familiar cast and Jerry Goldsmith.
Rated 27 Jul 2014
Rated 15 Nov 2016
34
21st
What is the point of this? By now, nobody seems to know. Promises something exciting with its first scene and then tumbles rapidly downhill, as a man falling from a Yosemite cliff would.
Rated 15 Nov 2016
Rated 11 Sep 2019
23
3rd
Even without the endless barrage of terrible gags and cheesy dialogue, The Final Frontier has no clue how to tell a coherent, satisfying story.
Rated 11 Sep 2019
Rated 03 Dec 2006
32
26th
I saw this movie in the theatres. Another regretably dull Star Trek movie.
Rated 03 Dec 2006
Rated 21 Dec 2006
45
19th
So bad it's brilliant! Couldn't stop laughing at Spock's rocket boots or the floating blue head god-thing.
"Ex-cuse me.... idjustliketoaskaquestion? What does... God... needwithastarhip?" ahahaha
Rated 21 Dec 2006
Rated 18 Jan 2007
55
20th
Oh dear... A touchy feely Vulcan looks for God.
Rated 18 Jan 2007
Rated 20 Mar 2007
68
16th
An average film in the series, this one does not stand out among the others.
Rated 20 Mar 2007
Rated 27 Mar 2007
50
18th
It's painfully stupid, but not half as bad as I remember it being.
Rated 27 Mar 2007
Rated 02 May 2007
56
16th
Uh, wow. Kind of...bizarre.
Rated 02 May 2007
Rated 28 Jun 2007
50
2nd
The worst of the Trek canon, and coincidently, written and directed by Shatner himself. Everything about this movie is dumb. I'll still watch it, however.
Rated 28 Jun 2007
Rated 12 Jul 2007
70
14th
...definitely not the high point of the series.
Rated 12 Jul 2007
Rated 04 Aug 2007
60
47th
I love you, Bill Shatner, but I don't think I can quite forgive you completely for this one.
Rated 04 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
74
41st
I've read Shatner's 'Making Of' and it's interesting to ponder just what went wrong. The premise itself, "what if God turned out to be the devil," is a good one. I don't think it was the budget but the lack of the right sensibilities which holds this back. While Shatner understands his character perfectly, I don't think he gets Star Trek overall. This is John Carter's universe dressed as Star Trek.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
48
22nd
Aside from the first, this is the worst of the Star Trek movies.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
17
3rd
The odd ST movies seem to really suck, and this is the worst of them all (even worse than Nemesis). I really want to like this film, I enjoyed IV and II, but I can't. Poorly written, poorly directed, poorly acted. A laughing Vulcan? What's he laughing at? Must be the fact the gullible public paid good money to see this movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
78
52nd
Probably the worst of the Star Trek movies but still very watchable even if you aren't a Trekkie
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
19th
All future Star Treks virtually ignored Star Trek V altogether. Watch it or don't, it really doesn't matter.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 18 Aug 2007
30
1st
This is another proof in point of why odd numbered 'Treks were considered rubbish
Rated 18 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Oct 2007
35
13th
The film that made viewers realize (justifiably) that the odd-numbered Star Trek films were bad.
Rated 14 Oct 2007
Rated 23 Oct 2007
45
8th
William Shatner directs and co-writes this entry and it shows. The "team" feel of the previous entry is ignored, putting Kirk front an center. There are some interesting themes in the script and the additional background on the tortured pasts of McCoy and Spock are welcome and effective. But some extremely poor FX work, Shatner's rampant ego and a weak villain make this easily the worst entry in the franchise.
Rated 23 Oct 2007
Rated 27 Dec 2007
10
19th
Alright Bill, you might not be the best actor, but you bring a certain unique swagger to Kirk that no one can deny, but please, stay away from the other side of the camera. A hokey pile of nonsense that even the biggest Trek nerd is ashamed to watch.
Rated 27 Dec 2007
Rated 03 Jan 2008
70
37th
Only a real trekkie could watch and forgive this. Previously unknown characters arrive to make the plot work, a weak script, laboured in parts and in this instance Shatner should stay in front of the camera and not venture behind it.
Rated 03 Jan 2008
Rated 10 Feb 2008
85
53rd
Star Trek is one of the very few film enterprises (no pun intended) that consistently overcome plot inconsistencies and story shortcomings with the sheer strength of its ensemble cast. This film is a perfect example- what would otherwise have been a complete waste of 90 minutes is actually made interesting by the performances of the ensemble cast.
Rated 10 Feb 2008
Rated 15 Apr 2008
2
1st
This is the one where they steal a whale to talk to God isn't it. Fucking terrible.
Rated 15 Apr 2008
Rated 05 Oct 2008
75
42nd
This movie has several problems: one, that ILM could not do the special effects, two, that Shatner directed that movie. There are several nice moments, but I think nonetheless it's the weakest of all movies.
Rated 05 Oct 2008
Rated 16 Oct 2008
59
6th
The studio cheated Shatner out of the ending he wanted which could have helped this movie a lot, but there are still a few pacing problems, uncharacteristic acting and the effects are a bit of a disappointment.
Rated 16 Oct 2008
Rated 20 Nov 2008
40
7th
I liked the star trek movies, but this one was simply terrible.
Rated 20 Nov 2008
Rated 16 Mar 2009
29
6th
Heavy-handed and pretentiously pseudo-theological.
Rated 16 Mar 2009
Rated 31 May 2009
65
15th
Love Star Trek. This was just a bad movie. Love the characters in all their predictable shallowness. Needed writers.
Rated 31 May 2009
Rated 01 Aug 2009
58
48th
Stop toasting that marshmallow Spock, for the love of god stop toasting that marshmallow!
Rated 01 Aug 2009
Rated 16 Aug 2009
14
4th
A film directed and written by William Shatner, in which William Shatner...err I mean Captain Kirk, finds and defeats God.
Rated 16 Aug 2009
Rated 28 Oct 2009
2
0th
Directed, Written by and Starring William Shatner. That's all that needs to be said really. Oh ok there's also the fact that Spocks brother (who has never been mentioned before, or since) Manages to band together a group of emotionally fragile idiots (like a Scientoligist on a recruitment drive) who take over the Enterprise and head towards the centre of the galaxy (and get there in a few days, which is fucking retarded) and Kirk fights God. Ok it IS worth watching once because its so stupid.
Rated 28 Oct 2009
Rated 02 Dec 2009
54
1st
This is the worst Star Trek film with the original cast and for good reasons too; the humour elements are total failure and the entire set-up with the main characters been too old to do their jobs is depressing. Just look at the Star Trek 6: The Undiscovered Country for better view on aging topic. The special effects and costumes seem out-of-place as well. Simply a bad film.
Rated 02 Dec 2009
Rated 04 Mar 2010
20
9th
still better than the star wars prequels
Rated 04 Mar 2010
Rated 05 Jun 2010
45
10th
The Second worst Star Trek Film. Plot holes abound; disrespects basic rules of franchise universe unneccesarily. Massive ego trip on Shatner's part, as Kirk continualy asks otherwise obvious questions that none of the otherwise intellegent characters can think to ask. Special effects are terrible. However, it does get the general feel of Star Trek mostly right: Exploration, discovery, philosphy and the unkown questions that drive us. Automatically Better than Star Trek 10: Nemesis
Rated 05 Jun 2010
Rated 21 Jun 2010
36
10th
21-6-2010 - trekkies rate this higher than it should have
Rated 21 Jun 2010
Rated 17 Jul 2010
55
13th
Somewhere, buried deep inside, I think there's a good movie in here somewhere. The actual plot, and even execution, reminds me a lot of the original series. There are some great moments in here, like McCoy's flashback sequence, and the camaraderie between the big 3 is great. The direction is flat though and the effects are terrible. It has charm though, I'd still prefer to watch it over any of the TNG movies, mainly for the Kirk, Spock & McCoy scenes.
Rated 17 Jul 2010
Rated 18 Jul 2010
71
50th
It's Captain Kirk's turn to direct and Shatner surprisingly turns in one of the strongest entries in the series. A splendid adventure.
Rated 18 Jul 2010
Rated 01 Aug 2010
4
71st
I know, it has some really silly moments, but it's a guilty pleasure of mine!
Rated 01 Aug 2010
Rated 12 Sep 2010
61
28th
The plot makes no sense... but hey, it's Star Trek! Also, Lawrence Luckinbill is awesome.
Rated 12 Sep 2010
Rated 23 Sep 2010
39
11th
The 39 points are for Laurence Luckinbill and the unintentional hilarity.
Rated 23 Sep 2010
Rated 24 Dec 2010
0
15th
Mystic moments, tamely rendered, that indicate it is long after the time when the series should have been laid to rest.
Rated 24 Dec 2010
Rated 18 Aug 2011
40
15th
William Shatner's direction is akin to the direction you'll find in a cut-rate children's movie. The Klingons (glam rock klingons actually) were especially bad. The humor was...ill-advised at best. Nichelle Nichols should have firmly said "No."
Rated 18 Aug 2011
Rated 21 Aug 2011
75
42nd
Better than 4, but not as good as the first three.
Rated 21 Aug 2011
Rated 17 Nov 2011
74
74th
What the fuck? This is so weird... :D
But I like it.
I'd actually forgotten I hadn't seen this one yet
Rated 17 Nov 2011
Rated 15 Jun 2012
71
35th
Um what
Rated 15 Jun 2012
Rated 17 Jul 2012
55
19th
This movie is stupid. Spock's long lost half brother possesses part of the crew, steals the Enterprise, and tries to find god. Not the worst Star trek movie, but lame and forgettable.
Rated 17 Jul 2012
Rated 04 Oct 2012
40
1st
I love Star Trek... but this is just awful. Star Trek:The Motion Picture with overacting.
Rated 04 Oct 2012
Rated 14 Oct 2012
2
46th
Ok but not very Star Trek-ish
Rated 14 Oct 2012
Rated 05 May 2013
20
3rd
An amateurish attempt at Star Trek that comes across as incomprehensible spiritual psychobabble. Watchable to a certain extent because it is so laughably terrible.
Rated 05 May 2013
Rated 26 Jun 2013
65
9th
It has some nice moments but is marred by a godawful set-up and some of the worst humor I have ever seen in anything Trek.
Rated 26 Jun 2013
Rated 16 Aug 2014
3
14th
The Final Frontier is without doubt the worst instalment to feature the original cast members. The concept is completely moronic and I was underwhelmed throughout. But I draw the line at watching Captain Kirk have a fist fight with whom we're lead to believe is God. This films only saving grace is the involvement of the much loved cast and Shatner, Nimoy & Kelley share some enjoyable scenes together. But from the production to the execution, this is a huge step back in quality for the series.
Rated 16 Aug 2014
Rated 26 Sep 2015
21
8th
Really?
Rated 26 Sep 2015
Rated 11 Nov 2015
59
33rd
Started quite well but faded significantly in terms of story. Was far more Trek than the previous 'voyage home' but lacked believability in a number of ways even in sci fi terms.
Rated 11 Nov 2015
Rated 07 Feb 2016
75
7th
This could have been the best film in the franchise. The premise really is as close as the movie series ever got to capturing the spirit of the show, even closer than Star Trek VI, which absolutely nailed it. Unfortunately, the execution just isn't there, due to a troubled production history. If you're a fan of the series, though, do yourself a favor and track down a copy of the novelization. It's worth the read.
This is also a good bad movie night candidate. Two words: Perky. Romulan.
Rated 07 Feb 2016
Rated 01 Mar 2016
72
28th
Shatner fighting a catlady, and the catlady existing in the first place? Not good. Klingons killing God and McCoy having a sudden bout of backstory pathos out of nowhere? Pretty good.
Rated 01 Mar 2016
Rated 04 Jul 2016
5
0th
I couldn't get over how bad this was. It's literally a remake of the Wizard of Oz but with the worst script ever written. A good writer could write about these fabulous characters trapped in a public urinal overnight and make it good. Here they travel to the edge of the universe and it's the most boring thing imaginable. And the end is even worse. They just kill "God" and go home. Sorry Shatner. Not Sorry.
Rated 04 Jul 2016
Rated 19 Sep 2016
74
27th
The Final Frontier is not a good movie by any means. But this Shatner-directed original series Star Trek film has some of the best character moments in the entire franchise. Still, the cheesiness is just unbearable at times. It's like they took all the worst parts of the previous film and said, "GIVE ME MORE OF THAT SH*TE."
Rated 19 Sep 2016
Rated 12 Nov 2016
37
16th
D+
Rated 12 Nov 2016
Rated 20 Mar 2017
30
8th
This isn't completely devoid of good moments, but most of it is pretty much nonsense, and Shatner is a terrible director. Laurence Luckinbill's scenery-devouring performance as Spock's half-brother Cybok is pretty delightful at times, but it's not really worth it overall.
Rated 20 Mar 2017
Rated 04 Jun 2017
50
23rd
Not worth watching unless you are a Star Trek fan and even then it's a bit of a trial. The best parts involved the Kirk, Spock, McCoy interactions but that could be said about much of the original series (movies or show). As a Star Trek fan I like it, but I wouldn't recommend it to a normie.
Rated 04 Jun 2017
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