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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)

โ€œStar date: 1986. How on Earth can they save the future?โ€

7.2/10 ยท 1,728 votes 1h 58m pg AdventureScience-fiction

#19 of 63 films from 1986 #445 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by Leonard Nimoy ยท Written by Leonard Nimoy, Nicholas Meyer, Harve Bennett, Steve Meerson

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Overview

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.

Cast

William Shatneras Admiral James T. Kirk
Leonard Nimoyas Captain Spock
DeForest Kelleyas Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy
James Doohanas Captain Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott
George Takeias Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu
Walter Koenigas Cmdr. Pavel Chekov
Nichelle Nicholsas Cmdr. Uhura
Mark Lenardas Sarek
Jane Wyattas Amanda
Majel Barrettas Commander Chapel
Robert Ellensteinas Federation Council President
John Schuckas Klingon Ambassador
Brock Petersas Admiral Cartwright
Robin Curtisas Lt. Saavik

Facts

Release dateNovember 26, 1986
Runtime118 min (1h 58m) โ€” longer as the 1986 average of 102 min
GenresAdventure, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$21,000,000
Box office$133,000,000 (6.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0092007

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Questions

How long is Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home?
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Is Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 1,728 votes, which places it #19 of 63 films released in 1986 in this index (top 71%) and #445 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home?
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home was directed by Leonard Nimoy. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984), 3 Men and a Baby (1987).
Who stars in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home?
William Shatner as Admiral James T. Kirk; Leonard Nimoy as Captain Spock; DeForest Kelley as Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy; James Doohan as Captain Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott; George Takei as Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu; Walter Koenig as Cmdr. Pavel Chekov.
What is Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/47856.

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