Trekkies
An affectionate and often surreal documentary about the devoted Star Trek fans who transform entertainment fandom into identity, community, and spectacle.
Overview
A heartfelt exploration of fandom and the impact of a beloved franchise on its followers.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- affectionate
- surreal
- science fiction fan gatherings
- pop culture marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the documentary affectionate, funny, and engaging in its portraits of eccentric fans, though some felt its extended focus became repetitive and psychologically shallow.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film introduces eccentric Star Trek devotees through surprising behavior before filling in how fandom has shaped their lives.
Fans describe Star Trek's influence on their careers, relationships, self-presentation, and everyday social worlds.
Uniformed fans, convention rituals, and unusually intense commitments generate humor while the film avoids treating its subjects as mere punchlines.
The documentary links the original television series to spin-offs, films, merchandise, conventions, and a multibillion-dollar industry.
Films like Trekkies, and why
Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope
affectionate documentary portrait of an intense fan community and its cultural rituals
Best Worst Movie
humorous exploration of passionate genre fandom, conventions, and identity
American Movie
observational portrait of eccentric subcultures treated with wit and empathy
Movie Details
- Director
- Roger Nygard
- Release Date
- 1997-10-18
- Runtime
- 86 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (68)
Cast
- Denise Crosby
- Barbara Adams
- Majel Barrett
- James Doohan
- DeForest Kelley
- Leonard Nimoy
- Michael Dorn
- LeVar Burton
- William Shatner
- Nichelle Nichols
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Trekkies about?
- An affectionate and often surreal documentary about the devoted Star Trek fans who transform entertainment fandom into identity, community, and spectacle.
- What is Trekkies like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Trekkies as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Trekkies violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Trekkies.
- What did critics think of Trekkies?
- Critics broadly found the documentary affectionate, funny, and engaging in its portraits of eccentric fans, though some felt its extended focus became repetitive and psychologically shallow.
- Which films are like Trekkies?
- Films with a similar feel include Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope, Best Worst Movie, and American Movie.
- How long is Trekkies?
- Trekkies runs 86 minutes.
- Where can I watch Trekkies?
- In United States, Trekkies streams on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
