Star Trek: First Contact vs The Day After Tomorrow

Star Trek: First Contact has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 6.5/10 for The Day After Tomorrow). Star Trek: First Contact is the shorter watch at 1h 51m compared with 2h 3m. Star Trek: First Contact is the older of the two (1996 against 2004). Both are adventure, science fiction, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Star Trek: First Contact posterStar Trek: First Contact1996 VS The Day After Tomorrow posterThe Day After Tomorrow2004
Star Trek: First ContactThe Day After Tomorrow
Audience score★ 7.3/10★ 6.5/10
Year19962004
Length1h 51m2h 3m
GenresAction, Adventure, Science Fiction, ThrillerAdventure, Science Fiction, Thriller
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorJonathan FrakesRoland Emmerich
Main castPatrick Stewart, Alfre Woodard, Neal McDonough, Adam Scott, James CromwellSela Ward, Jay O. Sanders, Jake Gyllenhaal, Dash Mihok, Sasha Roiz

Synopsis

Star Trek: First Contact

The Borg, a relentless race of cyborgs, are on a direct course for Earth. Violating orders to stay away from the battle, Captain Picard and the crew of the newly-commissioned USS Enterprise E pursue the Borg back in time to prevent the invaders from changing Federation history and assimilating the galaxy.

The Day After Tomorrow

After paleoclimatologist Jack Hall is largely ignored by UN officials when presenting his environmental concerns about the beginning of a new Ice Age, his research proves true when a superstorm develops, setting off catastrophic natural disasters throughout the world. Trying to get to his son, Sam, who is trapped in New York City with his friend Laura and others, Jack and his crew must travel to get to Sam before it's too late.

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