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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

1984Movie1 h 45 minPG

67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic586.8Rotten Tomatoes78%70%

A nostalgic, cathartic sci-fi movie about the future and family, with standout characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

A dying planet. A fight for life. The search for Spock.

A surprise visit from Spock's father provides a startling revelation: McCoy is harboring Spock's living essence.

Feels like

  • Classic Sci-Fi Adventure
  • Emotional Reunion
  • Space Opera
  • Loyalty & Sacrifice
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Iconic Franchise
  • Tense Space Battles
  • Redemptive Quest
  • Philosophical Themes

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Leonard Nimoy
Written by
Harve Bennett
Produced by
Harve Bennett
Music by
James Horner

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 1, 1984 · 1 h 45 min · PG

Released
June 1, 1984
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Russian
Made in
United States
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$87 million
Available in
96 countries

Tropes

Hostile Terraforming, Zeerust, Disney Villain Death +9

  • Hostile Terraforming
  • Zeerust
  • Disney Villain Death
  • Ham-to-Ham Combat
  • Call-Back
  • Stock Footage
  • Smug Snake
  • I Will Find You
  • I Lied
  • Spoiler Opening
  • Previously on…
  • All Deserts Have Cacti

12 of 186 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Star Trek III: The Search for Spock?"

Questions about Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Star Trek III: The Search for Spock?

fuboTVParamount+Kanopy

In the United States, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock streams on fuboTV and Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 57 other countries.

Is Star Trek III: The Search for Spock worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 58).

Is Star Trek III: The Search for Spock okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Star Trek III: The Search for Spock?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Was Star Trek III: The Search for Spock a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$87 million

Yes: it cost about $18 million to make and earned $87 million worldwide, 4.8 times its budget.

What tropes does Star Trek III: The Search for Spock use?

Hostile TerraformingZeerustDisney Villain DeathHam-to-Ham CombatCall-BackStock FootageSmug SnakeI Will Find YouI LiedSpoiler OpeningPreviously on…All Deserts Have Cactiand 174 more

TV Tropes lists 186 tropes for it, including Hostile Terraforming, Zeerust, and Disney Villain Death.