Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Thriller  •  1996  •  111 min  •  Teen (13+)

Star Trek: First Contact (1996)

Star Trek: First Contact poster

Star Trek: First Contact (1996)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
7.8

Overview

The Borg, a relentless race of cyborgs, are on a direct course for Earth. Violating orders to stay away from the battle, Captain Picard and the crew of the newly-commissioned USS Enterprise E pursue the Borg back in time to prevent the invaders from changing Federation history and assimilating the galaxy.


Starring Cast

Patrick Stewart  •   Jonathan Frakes  •   Brent Spiner


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

Political: Leans Left
Confidence: High

The film's central conflict involves defending the progressive, utopian future of the Star Trek universe, characterized by inter-species cooperation, scientific exploration, and the overcoming of societal ills, against a force of forced assimilation. This defense of inherently progressive ideals positions the film as left-leaning.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High

The movie features visible diversity within its cast, including prominent roles for minority actors, which aligns with the inclusive ethos of the Star Trek universe. The narrative, however, does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center its plot around DEI themes, instead focusing on character-driven conflict and humanity's future.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

Star Trek: First Contact does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the crew's battle against the Borg and their efforts to ensure humanity's first contact, without incorporating any queer representation or related storylines.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

Star Trek: First Contact does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's narrative centers on the crew of the Enterprise-E battling the Borg and ensuring humanity's first contact with an alien species, without incorporating elements related to transsexual identity or experiences.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: High

The film features female characters such as Dr. Beverly Crusher, Deanna Troi, and Lily Sloane. While some participate in action sequences, their victories against male opponents are achieved through the use of firearms or technological means, not through direct physical combat, martial arts, or melee weapons.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

All established Star Trek characters in 'First Contact' maintain their canonical gender from previous installments. New characters introduced in the film do not constitute gender swaps.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

All established legacy characters in Star Trek: First Contact are portrayed by the same actors or actors of the same race as their prior canonical appearances. New characters introduced in the film do not constitute race swaps.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.8

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.6
The Movie Database logo
7.3

Critic Ratings

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9.3
Metacritic logo
7.0

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