The Captains
2011 · Movie · 97 min · ★ 6.4 · 57% critics
The Captains is a documentary feature written and directed by William Shatner. It follows him as he interviews actors who have portrayed starship captains across the Star Trek franchise, exploring their careers, reflections, and personal perspectives.
Also known as Captains, The (2011)
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Details
- Years
- 2011
- Release date
- 2011-07-22
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 57/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.4/10 (121 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy The Captains if you want heartfelt interview-based stories from Star Trek performers, with big questions about life and legacy, but Not for you if you dislike straightforward talk sessions like Trekkies or if you want a more narrative-driven experience.
Pros: warm, sincere interviews; deep life questions; touching fan moments | Cons: interview-only structure; uneven production; missing some anecdotes
Themes
- space opera
Cast & crew
William Shatner
as Self
Patrick Stewart
as Self
Avery Brooks
as Self
Kate Mulgrew
as Self
Scott Bakula
as Self
Chris Pine
as Self
René Auberjonois
as Self
Jeri Ryan
as Self
John de Lancie
as Self
Jonathan Frakes
as Self
Directed by William Shatner