Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Series · ★ 8.4
Released in 1987, Star Trek: The Next Generation is a sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure, drama and mystery series.
What it’s about. Follow the intergalactic adventures of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D, as they explore new worlds.
Who’s in it. Star Trek: The Next Generation stars Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard, Jonathan Frakes as William T. Riker, Brent Spiner as Data and LeVar Burton as Geordi La Forge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Star Trek: The Next Generation sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV channel and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Star Trek: The Next Generation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Star Trek: The Next Generation tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)?
- In US, Star Trek: The Next Generation is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus Apple TV channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Star Trek: The Next Generation worth watching?
- Star Trek: The Next Generation holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Star Trek: The Next Generation?
- Star Trek: The Next Generation stars Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton and Michael Dorn.
- When was Star Trek: The Next Generation released?
- Star Trek: The Next Generation was released in 1987.