# Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)

> Admiral Kirk confronts his exiled nemesis Khan in a tense starship duel shaped by revenge, aging, creation, and sacrifice.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/121

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller
- Director: Nicholas Meyer
- Cast: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Ricardo Montalban, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, Walter Koenig, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084726/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: propulsive, witty, melodramatic, classic sci fi night, franchise marathon

## Synopsis

An aging admiral faces his greatest challenge yet as an old enemy resurfaces, threatening everything he holds dear.

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