Movie

Star Trek: First Contact

“Resistance is futile.”

★ 7.3(1,977)19961h 51m

Science Fiction Action Adventure Thriller

Star Trek: First Contact is streaming on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fetch TV. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Jonathan Frakes
Release date: 1996-11-22
Runtime: 1h 51m
Language: English
Box office: $146,027,888
Budget: $46,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Part of: Star Trek: The Next Generation Collection

Star Trek: First Contact — trailer

About Star Trek: First Contact

Star Trek: First Contact is a 1996 movie in the Science Fiction, Action and Adventure genres, directed by Jonathan Frakes, starring Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes and Brent Spiner. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 1,977 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Star Trek: First Contact in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Patrick Stewart

Captain Jean-Luc Picard

Jonathan Frakes

Commander William T. Riker

Brent Spiner

Lieutenant Commander Data

LeVar Burton

Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge

Michael Dorn

Lieutenant Commander Worf

Gates McFadden

Commander Beverly Crusher

Marina Sirtis

Counselor Deanna Troi

James Cromwell

Dr. Zefram Cochrane

Alfre Woodard

Lily Sloane

Alice Krige

Borg Queen

Neal McDonough

Lieutenant Hawk

Dwight Schultz

Lieutenant Barclay

Themes & keywords

spacecraftteleportationinventorstarshipresistanceborgenterprise-ecyborgmontanarepaymentobsessiontime travelspeed of lightbusiness start-upspace opera

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Star Trek: First Contact in Australia?+

In Australia, you can stream Star Trek: First Contact on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fetch TV.

Is Star Trek: First Contact on Netflix?+

Star Trek: First Contact is not on Netflix in Australia right now, but you can stream it on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads.

How long is Star Trek: First Contact?+

Star Trek: First Contact has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in Star Trek: First Contact?+

Star Trek: First Contact stars Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton and Michael Dorn.

When did Star Trek: First Contact come out?+

Star Trek: First Contact is a 1996 movie directed by Jonathan Frakes.

What genre is Star Trek: First Contact?+

Star Trek: First Contact is Science Fiction, Action, Adventure and Thriller film.

Who directed Star Trek: First Contact?+

Star Trek: First Contact was directed by Jonathan Frakes.