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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

1986·Movie
1h 58min·PG
76
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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Uplifting and wondrous

  • Hopefulness9
  • Wonder8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Physical Comedy4

World

The future, technology, and history

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Star date: 1986. How on Earth can they save the future?

When a huge alien probe enters the galaxy and begins to vaporize Earth's oceans, Kirk and his crew must travel back in time in order to bring back whales and save the planet.
Humorous Sci-Fi AdventureTime Travel ComedyEnvironmental MessageCharacter-Driven EnsembleLighthearted & WittyClassic Star TrekHopeful & UpliftingFish-Out-Of-Water Story1980s Pop Culture

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Where can I stream Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home legally?

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home?

1 h 58 min

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home runs 1 h 58 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home?

Critics77
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home much the same way.

Was Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home a box office hit?

Budget$21 million
Box office$133 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $21 million to make and earned $133 million worldwide, 6.3 times its budget.

What language is Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home in?

EnglishFinnish

It was made in English, with some Finnish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home in 98 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home use?

Artistic License – PhysicsRogue AgentReplacement GoldfishNo Animals Were HarmedLighter and SofterHand SignalsCat FolkTotally RadicalRed AlertWhat Year Is This?Open Mouth, Insert FootToo Dumb to Liveand 172 more

TV Tropes lists 184 storytelling tropes for Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, including Artistic License – Physics, Rogue Agent, Replacement Goldfish.