Star Trek: Nemesis (2002), PG-13, 1 hr 56 min

Title: Star Trek: Nemesis
Year: 2002
Franchise: Star Trek
Franchise #: 10

MPAA Rating / TV Parental Guidelines
MPAA Rating: PG-13
TV Parental Guidelines: TV-14

Total Runtime
116 minutes (1 hour, 56 minutes)

Tagline
“A generation’s final journey begins.”

Main Cast
Patrick Stewart – Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Jonathan Frakes – Commander William Riker
Brent Spiner – Lieutenant Commander Data / B-4
LeVar Burton – Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge
Michael Dorn – Worf
Gates McFadden – Dr. Beverly Crusher
Marina Sirtis – Counselor Deanna Troi
Tom Hardy – Shinzon
Ron Perlman – Reman Viceroy
Dina Meyer – Commander Donatra
Kate Mulgrew – Admiral Kathryn Janeway (cameo)

Reviews
Overview
Nemesis tries to deliver an epic showdown and deep emotional beats—but it’s a mixed bag. Picard faces off against Shinzon, a violent young clone of himself who was raised in darkness and now threatens the Federation with a massive weapon. The themes are there—identity, destiny, sacrifice—but the execution falters at times. It’s darker than previous films, more action-heavy, and ends with a gut-punch of a farewell to a beloved character. Some fans love it; others find it too grim and uneven.

Family Friendliness
This one’s more intense and mature than earlier Trek films. There are a few disturbing moments, including a mind assault scene, onscreen deaths, and a lot of battle violence. It’s probably best for older teens and up. It’s not gory, but the tone is heavy, and the loss of a main character might hit hard for younger or sensitive viewers.

Christian Perspective
Nemesis explores human nature, sacrifice, and free will. Shinzon is a mirror image of Picard, shaped by pain and bitterness rather than grace—a reminder that our environment influences us, but doesn’t excuse our actions (Ezekiel 18:20). Data’s sacrificial act at the end echoes the greatest love (John 15:13). The film ultimately affirms that hope and goodness can rise from darkness—but that it often comes with a cost. Christians may find resonance in its portrayal of redemption, identity, and the power of selfless love.

Critics Ratings
IMDb: 6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 38% Critic Score, 49% Audience Score
Metacritic: 51/100 Metascore, 6.5/10 User Score
Dove Foundation: Not rated; content may be too dark or intense for younger viewers
My Rating: 6.5/10 – Ambitious and emotional, but uneven and a bit too grim for a satisfying sendoff.

Notable Scenes
Wedding of Riker and Troi: A joyful beginning for the couple, marking a milestone for the crew.
Discovery of B-4: A primitive android twin of Data raises questions of identity.
Mind Invasion Scene: Shinzon's viceroy psychically assaults Troi—disturbing and controversial.
Shinzon Revealed as Picard’s Clone: A chilling encounter full of existential weight.
Enterprise-Reman Battle: An epic showdown between the Enterprise and Shinzon’s warbird Scimitar.
Picard’s Confrontation with Shinzon: A face-to-face duel of philosophy and fate.
Data’s Sacrifice: Data gives his life to save Picard and the crew—heroic and heartbreaking.
B-4’s Memory Transfer: Hints that part of Data may live on, though subtly.
Farewell to Data: Picard reflects on the cost of the mission with quiet sorrow.
Donatra Offers Peace: A brief hope for reconciliation with the Romulans.

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