Star Trek: Insurrection (1998): cast, story & where to watch

1998 · Film · ★ 6.4

Star Trek: Insurrection poster

Released in 1998, Star Trek: Insurrection is an action, thriller, adventure and science fiction film directed by Jonathan Frakes, running about 102 minutes. “The battle for paradise has begun.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When an alien race and factions within Starfleet attempt to take over a planet that has "regenerative" properties, it falls upon Captain Picard and the crew of the Enterprise to defend the planet's people as well as the very ideals upon which the Federation itself was founded.

Who’s in it. Star Trek: Insurrection stars Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Jonathan Frakes as Commander William T. Riker, Brent Spiner as Lt. Commander Data and LeVar Burton as Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Star Trek: Insurrection has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $118M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Star Trek: Insurrection page.

If you liked it. Fans of Star Trek: Insurrection tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)?
In US, Star Trek: Insurrection is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Star Trek: Insurrection worth watching?
Star Trek: Insurrection holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Star Trek: Insurrection?
Star Trek: Insurrection stars Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton and Michael Dorn.
When was Star Trek: Insurrection released?
Star Trek: Insurrection was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.