Star Trek (1973): cast, story & where to watch

1973 · Series · ★ 6.8

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Released in 1973, Star Trek is an animation, drama and sci-fi & fantasy series.

What it’s about. The animated adventures of Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock and the crew of the Starship Enterprise.

Who’s in it. Star Trek stars William Shatner as James T. Kirk (voice), Leonard Nimoy as Spock (voice), DeForest Kelley as Leonard McCoy (voice) and George Takei as Hikaru Sulu (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Star Trek has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Star Trek page.

If you liked it. Fans of Star Trek 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 (1973)?
In US, Star Trek is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Star Trek worth watching?
Star Trek holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, drama and sci-fi & fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Star Trek?
Star Trek stars William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, George Takei and Nichelle Nichols.
When was Star Trek released?
Star Trek was released in 1973.