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Star Trek
A brisk, punchy space adventure that balances spectacle with a warm, character-driven charm.
About 2009 film directed by J. J. Abrams
Genres drama, action, adventure, science fiction
Directed by J. J. Abrams
Written by Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci
Starring Chris Pine, Simon Pegg, Winona Ryder, Chris Hemsworth, Zoe Saldaña, Leonard Nimoy, Jennifer Morrison, Eric Bana
Music Michael Giacchino
Runtime 127 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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