Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Series · ★ 8.4
Released in 1987, Star Trek: The Next Generation is a sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure, drama and mystery series.
What it’s about. Follow the intergalactic adventures of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D, as they explore new worlds.
Who’s in it. Star Trek: The Next Generation stars Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard, Jonathan Frakes as William T. Riker, Brent Spiner as Data and LeVar Burton as Geordi La Forge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Star Trek: The Next Generation sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Star Trek: The Next Generation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Star Trek: The Next Generation tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)?
- In US, Star Trek: The Next Generation is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , 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: The Next Generation worth watching?
- Star Trek: The Next Generation holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Star Trek: The Next Generation?
- Star Trek: The Next Generation stars Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton and Michael Dorn.
- When was Star Trek: The Next Generation released?
- Star Trek: The Next Generation was released in 1987.