Is Star Trek appropriate for children?

Star Trek features strong action violence including explosions and combat scenes that may be intense for younger children, though language and sexual content remain mild. The PG-13 rating suggests ages 13+, and the complex sci-fi plot works better for older children who can follow the story. Consider your child's sensitivity to action sequences before viewing.

What age is Star Trek suitable for?

Our verdict for Star Trek is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Star Trek safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2009

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Science Fiction, Action, Adventure

Synopsis

The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock, a Vulcan, was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before. The human adventure has begun again.

Cast

Chris Pine

Cadet James T. Kirk

Zachary Quinto

Commander Spock

Leonard Nimoy

Ambassador Spock

Eric Bana

Captain Nero

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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