---
title: "Star Trek Into Darkness"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/star-trek-into-darkness-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 54138
imdb_id: "tt1408101"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 132
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 9740
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/star-trek-into-darkness-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Star Trek Into Darkness is a 2013 science fiction film. The movie takes place when the crew of the Enterprise is called back home to find that an unstoppable force of terror has detonated the fleet and left the world in a state of crisis. The crew is propelled into an epic situation where they must make sacrifices for their crew, which is their only family. The film is an action, adventure, and science fiction movie that features a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. The movie has received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its epic storyline and others criticizing its lack of originality. The film's director, J.J. Abrams, has been known for his work in rebooting the Star Trek franchise, and this movie is his second entry in the series.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Captain Kirk leads a manhunt after an internal force detonates the fleet."

### Why Watch
- Directed by J.J. Abrams
- Part of the rebooted franchise

### Caveats & Content Note
- Some reviewers found it a disappointing summer movie
- Engineered to deliver specific results
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated PG-13 and features action, adventure, and science fiction themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, adventure, science fiction

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ITVX Premium, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | ITVX | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Foxtel Now, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: J.J. Abrams
- **Networks / Studios**: Bad Robot, Paramount Pictures, Skydance Media

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Chris Pine** as *Captain James T. Kirk*
- **Zachary Quinto** as *Commander Spock*
- **Zoe Saldaña** as *Lieutenant Nyota Uhura*
- **Benedict Cumberbatch** as *John Harrison / Khan*
- **Karl Urban** as *Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy*
- **Simon Pegg** as *Lieutenant Commander Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott*
- **Bruce Greenwood** as *Admiral Christopher Pike*
- **Peter Weller** as *Admiral Alexander Marcus*
- **Alice Eve** as *Dr. Carol Marcus*
- **Anton Yelchin** as *Ensign Pavel Chekov*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Star Trek Into Darkness released?
It was released on 05/16/2013 in the US.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by J.J. Abrams.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It belongs to the action, adventure, and science fiction genres.

### Q: What is the premise of the movie?
An internal force detonates the fleet, prompting Captain Kirk to lead a manhunt for a weapon of mass destruction.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Star Trek Into Darkness — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/54138)
- [Star Trek Into Darkness – review | Science fiction and fantasy f…](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/may/12/star-trek-into-darkness-review)
- [Review: Disappointing Star Trek Into Darkness Is Just a Disposab…](https://www.wired.com/2013/05/review-star-trek-into-darkness/)
- [Star Trek Into Darkness: Film Review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com//movie/star-trek-darkness/review/451154)
- [‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ review: boldly going back to the futur…](http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/14/4331136/star-trek-into-darkness-review)
- [xkcd: Star Trek into Darkness](http://xkcd.com/1167)

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