How to watch 'Beam Me Up, Sulu' online –– stream Star Trek documentary from anywhere

Star Trek actor George Takei (Hikaru Sulu) and the former students behind fan-film "Beam me up, Sulu" — (Image credit: Roddenberry Entertainment)

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"Beam Me Up, Sulu" is a Star Trek film with a difference. Sure, it stars George Takei as Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu but this fan-film was made by a group of student Trekkies in 1985 and lost... until now.

Here's how to watch "Beam Me Up, Sulu" online when it premieres Tuesday, February 17. Viewers abroad can watch it from anywhere with a VPN.

'Beam Me Up, Sulu' Release date, Streaming

"Beam Me Up, Sulu" streaming release date is Tuesday, February 17 on Prime globally. It is also available on Apple TV (7 day free Trial) and FandangoAtHome.
• U.S. — Prime (pre-order), Apple TV (7 day FREE Trial), FandangoAtHome
• U.K. — Prime (pre-order) / Apple TV
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk-free

The original footage was shot in a Californian forest but disappeared in a mom-related tidying away incident and while it might not trouble the Academy Awards any time soon it does speak to the legendary passion of the "Trekkie" community and the youthful energy of the students behind it (apart from Takei, they also persuaded
James Shigeta - later the ill-fated corporate exec in "Die Hard" - to join the cast).

Besides the charming back story, the unearthed footage is a love letter to "Star Trek" that underlines the principles that made the original series such an incredible success story - hope, diversity and the fight for inclusion in media and society. "George Takei was the guy on TV who looked like me," explains Stan Woo, the driving force behind the fan-film. "And I liked what I saw so we made the fan-film."

Here's our guide to all the latest on when and where you can watch and stream "Beam Me Up, Sulu" online – and for free.

How to watch "Beam Me Up, Sulu" in the U.S.

Fan-film/documentary "Beam Me Up, Sulu" premieres in the U.S. on Tuesday, February 17 on Amazon Prime (PRE-ORDER). It is also available on Apple TV (7 day FREE Trial) and FandangoAtHome.

Abroad? Don't panic: Watch your local service from anywhere with NordVPN

How to watch 'Beam Me Up, Sulu' from anywhere

Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching content on your usual streamer?

When it does arrive on a streaming platform, you can watch "Beam Me Up, Sulu" from anywhere thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country. Ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN.

Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in Australia and want to view your usual U.S. service, you'd select U.S. from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Fire up your usual website or streaming service and tune into content as if you were back in your home country.

How to watch 'Beam Me Up, Sulu' in the U.K.

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In the U.K., "Beam Me Up, Sulu" premieres in the U.K. on Tuesday, February 17 on Amazon Prime (PRE-ORDER). It is also available on Apple TV - 7 day FREE Trial.

Remember, if you're traveling abroad you might need a VPN to unblock your usual streaming service when watching "Beam Me Up, Sulu". As you've probably guessed, we recommend Nord VPN.

Can you watch 'Beam Me Up, Sulu' online in Australia?

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You can. "Beam Me Up, Sulu" premieres in Australia on Tuesday, February 17 on Amazon Prime (PRE-ORDER). It is also available on Apple TV - 7 day FREE Trial.

Traveling abroad? You can still watch your usual content from anywhere with the help of Nord VPN (74% off - free Amazon gift card).

'Beam Me Up, Sulu' - Cast

George Takei - Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu (“Star Trek: The Original” series). Actor, author, and advocate
Stan Woo - Driving force behind original 1985 student fan-film team
Rod Roddenberry - Film producer son of “Star Trek” creator Gene Roddenberry
Garrett Wang - Ensign Harry Kim (“Star Trek: Voyager”)
Christina Chong - La'an Noonien-Singh (“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds”)
Alexander Siddig - Dr. Julian Bashir (“Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”)
Ian Alexander - Grey Tal (“Star Trek: Discovery”)
Phil Yu - Author and pop culture critic
Norman C. Lao - Writer, cultural commentator and Star Trek fan voice,
Robert J. Sawyer - Hugo Award-winning science fiction author
Timour Gregory - Co-director and member of original 1985 student fan-film team
Sasha Schneider - Co-director and member of original 1985 student fan-film team
John Atkin - Member of original 1985 student fan-film team
Austin Hunza - Member of original 1985 student fan-film team

Beam Me Up, Sulu | Extended Trailer - YouTube

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What do the "Beam Me Up, Sulu" reviews say?

The major reviews are not in yet but Cuttothetake.com attended the world premiere at Raindance 2025: "'Beam Me Up, Sulu' is a fantastic documentary that explains why the franchise of Star Trek is the huge phenomenon that it is today... It's very fandom is centred around... diversity and hope for a better future. Principles that bring people together and even save lives on occasion".

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Bill Borrows is an award-winning journalist, feature writer and columnist (Times Magazine/ Guardian/ Telegraph/ Daily Mirror/ Mail On Sunday/ Radio Times), former editor-at-large at Loaded magazine, author (The Hurricane: The Turbulent Life and Times of Alex Higgins) and book editor. A frequent contributor on talkSPORT and talkRADIO, his areas of specialisation include sport, history, politics, TV and film. He doesn’t get much free time but does admit to an addiction to true crime podcasts, following Man City home and away, and a weakness for milk chocolate cookies.

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