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STAR TREK poster

2007

STAR TREK script

On the day of James T. Kirk's birth, his father, George Kirk, sacrifices himself to save the crew of the USS Kelvin from a Romulan attack led by Nero, who has traveled back in time. Years later, a rebellious Jim Kirk is convinced by Captain Christopher Pike to join Starfleet, where he quickly distinguishes himself, albeit controversially, and encounters a young Spock, who is half-human and half-Vulcan. When Nero reappears and destroys Vulcan, killing Spock's mother, Amanda Grayson, Kirk, Spock, and the crew of the USS Enterprise must stop Nero from destroying Earth. After being marooned on Delta Vega by Spock, Kirk encounters an older Spock, who explains Nero's origins and helps Kirk return to the Enterprise to confront Nero, ultimately leading to Nero's defeat and the Enterprise crew's heroic recognition.

Writer
Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt0796366
Script date
November, 2007
121Scenes
16Characters
106Pages
8Dialogue samples

Save the Cat beat sheet

STAR TREK Save the Cat analysis

The story opens with Spock’s birth and upbringing under Vulcan logic, then shifts to the attack on the USS Kelvin that sets Kirk on his hero’s journey.

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Key characters

James T. Kirk

James T. Kirk is listed as Protagonist. Future Captain of the Enterprise. In the parsed data, James T. Kirk is connected to 57 scenes, 76 dialogue lines, 77 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.

57 scenes / 76 dialogue lines

Spock

Spock is listed as Starfleet Officer. Half-human, half-Vulcan. In the parsed data, Spock is connected to 36 scenes, 49 dialogue lines, 60 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.

36 scenes / 49 dialogue lines

Hikaru Sulu

Hikaru Sulu is listed as Helmsman. Starfleet Officer. In the parsed data, Hikaru Sulu is connected to 21 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 35.

21 scenes / 11 dialogue lines

Nyota Uhura

Nyota Uhura is listed as Communications Officer. Starfleet Cadet/Officer. In the parsed data, Nyota Uhura is connected to 20 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 30.

20 scenes / 12 dialogue lines

Leonard McCoy

Leonard McCoy is listed as Chief Medical Officer. Starfleet Officer. In the parsed data, Leonard McCoy is connected to 19 scenes, 25 dialogue lines, 26 text mentions, first appearing around scene 21.

19 scenes / 25 dialogue lines

Christopher Pike

Christopher Pike is listed as Captain of U.S.S. Enterprise. Starfleet Captain. In the parsed data, Christopher Pike is connected to 17 scenes, 31 dialogue lines, 32 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.

17 scenes / 31 dialogue lines

Nero

Nero is listed as Antagonist. Romulan commander. In the parsed data, Nero is connected to 17 scenes, 14 dialogue lines, 20 text mentions, first appearing around scene 44.

17 scenes / 14 dialogue lines

Pavel Chekov

Pavel Chekov is listed as Navigator. Starfleet Officer. In the parsed data, Pavel Chekov is connected to 16 scenes, 13 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 48.

16 scenes / 13 dialogue lines

Sarek

Sarek is listed as Father of Spock. Vulcan, late 40's, Ambassador to Earth. In the parsed data, Sarek is connected to 13 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.

13 scenes / 8 dialogue lines

Montgomery Scott

Montgomery Scott is listed as Chief Engineer. Starfleet Engineer. In the parsed data, Montgomery Scott is connected to 12 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 99.

12 scenes / 10 dialogue lines

Ayel

Ayel is listed as First Officer of Narada. Romulan officer. In the parsed data, Ayel is connected to 11 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.

11 scenes / 6 dialogue lines

Amanda Grayson

Amanda Grayson is listed as Mother of Spock. Human, original beauty, late 20's. In the parsed data, Amanda Grayson is connected to 9 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

9 scenes / 3 dialogue lines

Spock Prime

Spock Prime is listed as Elder Spock. Spock from the future. In the parsed data, Spock Prime is connected to 7 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 95.

7 scenes / 5 dialogue lines

George Kirk

George Kirk is listed as Captain of U.S.S. Kelvin. Jim Kirk's father. In the parsed data, George Kirk is connected to 4 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.

4 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Captain Robau

Captain Robau is listed as Captain of U.S.S. Kelvin. Starfleet Captain. In the parsed data, Captain Robau is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 4.

2 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Winona Kirk

Winona Kirk is listed as Mother of Jim Kirk. U.S.S. Kelvin crew member. In the parsed data, Winona Kirk is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 5.

1 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. EXT. VULCAN FAMILY HOME - DUSK

    Spock is born to Amanda Grayson and Sarek.

    Amanda Grayson, Sarek

  2. 2. EXT. VULCAN HOME - DUSK

    Sarek and Amanda discuss the birth and name their son Spock.

    Amanda Grayson, Sarek

  3. 3. INT. U.S.S. KELVIN BRIDGE - UNKNOWN

    Captain Robau and his crew encounter the Narada.

    George Kirk, Captain Robau

  4. 4. INT. U.S.S. KELVIN BRIDGE - UNKNOWN

    The Narada attacks the Kelvin.

    George Kirk, Captain Robau, Nero, Ayel

  5. 5. INT. U.S.S. KELVIN BRIDGE - UNKNOWN

    George Kirk takes command and initiates evacuation.

    George Kirk, Winona Kirk

  6. 6. EXT. NARADA - CONTINUOUS

    The Narada is surrounded by Klingon vessels and threatened with destruction.

    Nero, Ayel

  7. 7. INT. VULCAN LEARNING CENTER - DAY

    Young Spock excels in a mental test but is bullied by other Vulcan children.

    Spock

  8. 8. INT. LEARNING CENTER - CORRIDOR - LATER

    Spock's parents argue about his upbringing, followed by a conversation between Spock and Sarek.

    Amanda Grayson, Sarek, Spock

  9. 9. EXT. IOWA FARMHOUSE - DAY

    Young Jim Kirk watches his brother George leave home after an argument with their uncle.

    George Kirk, James T. Kirk

  10. 10. EXT. IOWA FARMHOUSE - DAY

    Jim Kirk decides to take his father's vintage Corvette for a joyride.

    James T. Kirk

  11. 11. EXT. IOWA ROAD - DAY

    Jim Kirk leads a police officer on a high-speed chase.

    James T. Kirk

  12. 12. EXT. QUARRY - CONTINUOUS

    Jim Kirk drives the Corvette off a cliff into a quarry.

    James T. Kirk

  13. 13. INT. RURA PENTHE - INTERROGATION CELL - NIGHT

    Nero is interrogated by a Klingon who forces a creature into his mouth.

    Nero

  14. 14. INT. VULCAN SCIENCE ACADEMY - COUNCIL ANTE-CHAMBER - DAY

    Amanda comforts an anxious adult Spock before his council appearance.

    Amanda Grayson, Spock

  15. 15. INT. VULCAN SCIENCE ACADEMY - COUNCIL CHAMBER - DAY

    Spock rejects admission to the Vulcan Science Academy after the council insults his mother.

    Sarek, Spock

  16. 16. EXT. THE WARP TRAIL BAR - NIGHT

    Kirk meets Uhura at a bar and gets into a fight with other cadets.

    James T. Kirk, Nyota Uhura

  17. 17. INT. WARP TRAIL BAR - NIGHT

    Captain Pike encourages Kirk to enlist in Starfleet.

    James T. Kirk, Christopher Pike

  18. 18. INT. Pike's Office - DAY

    Pike confronts Kirk about his future and challenges him to enlist in Starfleet.

    James T. Kirk, Christopher Pike

  19. 19. EXT. Iowa Plains - SUNRISE

    Kirk rides his motorcycle across the plains.

    James T. Kirk

  20. 20. EXT. Starfleet Construction Yard - SUNRISE

    Kirk arrives at the shipyard and sees the Enterprise.

    James T. Kirk

  21. 21. EXT. Starfleet Shipyard - MORNING

    Kirk enlists and boards the shuttle.

    James T. Kirk, Christopher Pike, Nyota Uhura, Leonard McCoy

  22. 22. INT. Nero's Cell - NIGHT

    Nero escapes his cell.

    Nero

  23. 23. INT. Ayel's Cell - NIGHT

    Nero frees Ayel.

    Nero, Ayel

  24. 24. EXT. Starfleet Academy Grounds - DAY

    Kirk and McCoy walk across campus.

    James T. Kirk, Leonard McCoy

  25. 25. INT. Dorm Room - NIGHT

    Kirk is caught in Gaila's room by Uhura.

    James T. Kirk, Nyota Uhura

  26. 26. INT. Narada Bridge - DAY

    Nero arrives at the coordinates.

    Nero, Ayel

  27. 27. INT. U.S.S. Trainer Bridge - DAY

    Kirk takes the Kobayashi Maru test.

    James T. Kirk, Nyota Uhura, Leonard McCoy

  28. 28. INT. Testing Control Booth - DAY

    Administrators watch the test.

    Spock

  29. 29. INT. Academy Council Chambers - DAY

    Kirk's hearing for cheating.

    James T. Kirk, Spock, Christopher Pike

  30. 30. INT. Starfleet Academy Hangar - DAY

    Cadets are assigned to ships.

    James T. Kirk, Leonard McCoy, Spock, Nyota Uhura

  31. 31. EXT. SAN FRANCISCO - DAY

    A fleet of shuttles departs Starfleet.

  32. 32. INT. SHUTTLE - DAY

    Kirk and McCoy travel in a shuttle toward the Enterprise.

    James T. Kirk, Leonard McCoy

  33. 33. INT. STARBASE ONE - SPACE DOCK - CONTINUOUS

    The shuttle approaches the newly constructed U.S.S. Enterprise.

  34. 34. INT. ENTERPRISE SHUTTLE BAY WALKWAY - CONTINUOUS

    Kirk and McCoy board the Enterprise and spot Spock.

    James T. Kirk, Leonard McCoy, Spock

  35. 35. INT. ENTERPRISE - BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

    Spock and Pike prepare the Enterprise for departure.

    Spock, Christopher Pike, Hikaru Sulu

  36. 36. EXT. SPACE DOCK - CONTINUOUS

    The Enterprise moves away from the space dock.

  37. 37. INT. MEDICAL BAY - CONTINUOUS

    McCoy treats Kirk for a reaction to a vaccine.

    Leonard McCoy, James T. Kirk

  38. 38. INT. ENTERPRISE - BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

    The fleet prepares for warp, but the Enterprise fails to engage.

    Hikaru Sulu, Christopher Pike, Spock

  39. 39. EXT. STARBASE ONE - CONTINUOUS

    The fleet enters warp, but the Enterprise remains stationary.

  40. 40. INT. ENTERPRISE - BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

    Pike and Spock help Sulu figure out why the ship won't warp.

    Christopher Pike, Hikaru Sulu, Spock

  41. 41. EXT. STARBASE ONE - SPACE DOCK - CONTINUOUS

    The Enterprise finally enters warp.

  42. 42. INT/EXT. AMANDA AND SAREK'S HOME - VULCAN - DAY

    Amanda witnesses a massive plasma ray striking Vulcan.

    Amanda Grayson, Sarek

  43. 43. EXT. DRILLING MACHINE - DAY

    A drilling platform is tethered to the Narada.

  44. 44. INT. NARADA - BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

    Nero orders the use of Red Matter.

    Nero, Ayel

  45. 45. INT. NARADA - HANGAR - LATER

    Ayel enters the hangar to retrieve Red Matter.

    Ayel

  46. 46. INT. JELLY FISH - LATER

    Romulans extract Red Matter.

    Ayel

  47. 47. INT. NARADA - HANGAR - LATER

    Red Matter is placed into a space pod.

  48. 48. INT. U.S.S. ENTERPRISE - BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

    Chekov broadcasts a mission update.

    Hikaru Sulu, Christopher Pike, Pavel Chekov

  49. 49. INT. THE ENTERPRISE - CONTINUOUS

    The crew receives Chekov's broadcast.

    Pavel Chekov, James T. Kirk, Leonard McCoy

  50. 50. INT. U.S.S. ENTERPRISE - CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS

    Kirk and McCoy search for Uhura.

    James T. Kirk, Leonard McCoy

  51. 51. INT. SIGNALS MONITORING STATION - CONTINUOUS

    Kirk confronts Uhura about the transmission.

    James T. Kirk, Leonard McCoy, Nyota Uhura

  52. 52. EXT. VULCAN SURFACE - OUTSIDE SPOCK'S HOME - CONTINUOUS

    Sarek rescues Amanda.

    Amanda Grayson, Sarek

  53. 53. INT. ENTERPRISE - BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

    Kirk warns Pike about the Romulan attack.

    James T. Kirk, Christopher Pike, Leonard McCoy, Spock, Nyota Uhura

  54. 54. INT. THE NARADA - CONTINUOUS

    Nero orders the destruction of the Enterprise.

    Nero, Ayel

  55. 55. INT. ENTERPRISE - BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

    Spock reports the Romulans are locking torpedoes.

    Spock, Christopher Pike

  56. 56. EXT. SPACE - ABOVE VULCAN - CONTINUOUS

    The Enterprise engages the Narada.

  57. 57. INT/EXT. ENTERPRISE - ENGINEERING - CONTINUOUS

    The Enterprise sustains damage.

  58. 58. INT. ENTERPRISE - BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

    Sulu reports shield damage.

    Hikaru Sulu, Christopher Pike, Spock

  59. 59. INT. ENTERPRISE - WEAPONS BAY - CONTINUOUS

    Crew prepares weapons.

  60. 60. EXT. SPACE - CONTINUOUS

    The Enterprise fires on the Narada.

  61. 61. INT. NARADA - BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

    Nero recognizes the Enterprise.

    Nero

  62. 62. INT. ENTERPRISE - BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

    Nero hails the Enterprise.

    Christopher Pike, James T. Kirk, Spock, Nyota Uhura

  63. 63. INT. ENTERPRISE - CORRIDORS - CONTINUOUS

    Pike prepares a team for a mission.

    Christopher Pike, James T. Kirk, Spock, Hikaru Sulu

  64. 64. EXT. CITY OF VULCANA REGAR - CONTINUOUS

    Sarek and Amanda reach a cave.

    Sarek, Amanda Grayson

  65. 65. INT. U.S.S. ENTERPRISE - BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

    Spock takes command.

    Spock

  66. 66. INT. MEDICAL BAY - CONTINUOUS

    McCoy becomes Chief Medical Officer.

    Leonard McCoy

  67. 67. INT. ENTERPRISE - SHUTTLE BAY - CONTINUOUS

    The team prepares for the drop.

    James T. Kirk, Hikaru Sulu

  68. 68. INT. SHUTTLE - CONTINUOUS

    The team prepares to jump.

    James T. Kirk, Hikaru Sulu

  69. 69. INT. ENTERPRISE SHUTTLE HANGAR - NIGHT

    The shuttle departs.

  70. 70. EXT. IN ORBIT ABOVE VULCAN - CONTINUOUS

    The shuttle approaches the drilling station.

  71. 71. INT. SHUTTLE - CONTINUOUS

    The team prepares to jump.

    James T. Kirk, Hikaru Sulu

  72. 72. EXT. ABOVE VULCAN - CONTINUOUS

    The team is in freefall.

    James T. Kirk, Hikaru Sulu

  73. 73. INT. ENTERPRISE - BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

    The crew watches the team fall.

    Pavel Chekov, Spock, Nyota Uhura

  74. 74. EXT. VULCAN'S ATMOSPHERE - CONTINUOUS

    The team enters the atmosphere.

  75. 75. EXT. ABOVE VULCAN - CONTINUOUS

    Kirk, Sulu, and Olson fall through the atmosphere toward the plasma drill.

    James T. Kirk, Hikaru Sulu

  76. 76. INT. ENTERPRISE - BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

    The crew watches the away team on the screen.

    Pavel Chekov, Spock, Nyota Uhura

  77. 77. EXT. VULCAN'S ATMOSPHERE - CONTINUOUS

    The team attempts to land on the plasma drill; Olson is killed.

    James T. Kirk, Hikaru Sulu

  78. 78. INT. NARADA - HANGAR - CONTINUOUS

    Pike is captured and brought before Ayel.

    Christopher Pike, Ayel

  79. 79. INT. PLASMA DRILL CYLINDER - CONTINUOUS

    Kirk and Sulu sabotage the drill.

    James T. Kirk, Hikaru Sulu

  80. 80. INT. ENTERPRISE - BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

    Communications are restored; Spock orders an evacuation.

    Nyota Uhura, Pavel Chekov, Spock

Dialogue examples

Fact: the same anomaly -- a lighting storm in space -- that we saw today also occurred on the day of my birth, before a Romulan ship attacked the U.S.S. Kelvin. You know that, I read your dissertation. Which was good. Fact: This ship -- which had formidable and advanced weaponry -- was never seen or heard from again -- fact: the Kelvin attack took place on the edge of Klingon space and at 11-hundred hours last night there was an escape from a Klingon prison planet -- Rura Penthe -- fact: the escaped prisoners were Romulans, Sir, and it was reported that they stole a ship from the prison dock.

James T. Kirk / Scene 53

Mr. Spock, I'm leaving you in command of the ship. Once we have transport capability and communications back up, you'll contact Starfleet and report what the hell's happening here. Something you've got only precious few minutes to figure out. If all else fails, fall back and rendezvous with the fleet in the Laurentian System. Kirk. I'm promoting you to First Officer.

Christopher Pike / Scene 63

Based on the Narada's course from Vulcan, I've projected that Nero will travel past Saturn. If we could drop out of warp behind one of Saturn's moons, say, Titan, the magnetic distortion from the planet's rings will make us invisible to Nero's sensors. We could follow him to Earth by staying in his blind spot.

Pavel Chekov / Scene 108

We will return to Romulus when the Federation lies in ruins and not a moment before. When those who watched our people burn at last understand our pain, our loss. I refuse to return as a slave! We will return as conquerors! Deploy the drill.

Nero / Scene 110

Romulans and Vulcans share a common ancestry. Our cultural similarities will make it easier for me to access their ship's computer to locate the device. Also, my mother was human. Which makes Earth the only home I have left.

Spock / Scene 108

... no, we're not. Not yet. I would like you to see something. Spock. Captain Pike-- your transporter capability is disabled. You will man a shuttle and come aboard the Narada for negotiations. That is all.

Nero / Scene 62

Yeah, I get it, you're a great arguer, I'd love to do it again with you, too. -- Try it! This cadet is trying to save the bridge! -- It's not a rescue mission-- listen to me! It's an attack!

James T. Kirk / Scene 53

Mr. Spock has resigned commission and advanced me to acting Captain. I know you were all expecting to regroup with the fleet, but I've ordered a pursuit course of the enemy ship to Earth.

James T. Kirk / Scene 105

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