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Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

1979

G

Director

Robert Wise

Runtime

131 minutes

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Star Trek: The Motion Picture upholds traditional institutional order and heroic archetypes without challenging systemic power structures or social hierarchies. Its strength lies in maintaining a multi-ethnic crew that was progressive for its time, providing a baseline of representation within a scientific context. However, the film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and disabilities. It also does not explore multi-layered identities among the crew members.

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Category Breakdown

Does Star Trek: The Motion Picture have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-cisgender identities. Interpersonal relationships are focused on heterosexual norms throughout.

How does Star Trek: The Motion Picture portray gender?

Fair

Male characters hold most positions of command, while female characters are mainly in supporting roles. Female characters like Uhura and Nurse Chapel interact meaningfully with each other, but they do not challenge traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Star Trek: The Motion Picture?

Good

The crew includes people from various ethnic backgrounds, reflecting the franchise's history of inclusive casting. However, the film treats this diversity as a standard part of Starfleet without delving into multi-layered identities.

How does Star Trek: The Motion Picture represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes Western values such as scientific inquiry and organized exploration. It portrays Starfleet positively without questioning its institutional framework.

Does Star Trek: The Motion Picture include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Characters are shown as having peak physical and cognitive abilities.

Present on Screen

  • Maintains a multi-ethnic crew consistent with the franchise's legacy.
  • Includes capable female officers contributing to technical and medical operations.
  • Features a diverse cast that normalizes ethnic variety within a unified organization.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities.
  • Command authority remains concentrated among male characters, limiting female leadership.
  • Does not portray disabilities or explore multi-layered identities of the crew members.

Official Synopsis

When an unidentified alien destroys three powerful Klingon cruisers, Captain James T. Kirk returns to the newly transformed U.S.S. Enterprise to take command.

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