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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)

โ€œA dying planet. A fight for life. The search for Spock.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 1,584 votes 1h 45m pg ActionAdventureThrillerScience-fiction

#34 of 49 films from 1984 #1074 of 2168 in action

Directed by Leonard Nimoy ยท Written by Harve Bennett

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Overview

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

Cast

William Shatneras Admiral James T. Kirk
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
Christopher Lloydas Cmdr. Kruge
Robin Curtisas Lt. Saavik
Mark Lenardas Ambassador Sarek
Merritt Butrickas Dr. David Marcus
Judith Andersonas Vulcan High Priestess
James B. Sikkingas Captain Styles
Phillip R. Allenas Capt. Esteban
Robert Hooksas Admiral Morrow

Facts

Release dateJune 1, 1984
Runtime105 min (1h 45m) โ€” about the same as the 1984 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$18,000,000
Box office$87,000,000 (4.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0088170

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Questions

How long is Star Trek III: The Search for Spock?
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is Star Trek III: The Search for Spock worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 1,584 votes, which places it #34 of 49 films released in 1984 in this index (top 33%) and #1074 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Star Trek III: The Search for Spock?
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock was directed by Leonard Nimoy. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986), 3 Men and a Baby (1987).
Who stars in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock?
William Shatner as Admiral James T. Kirk; 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; Nichelle Nichols as Cmdr. Uhura.
What is Star Trek III: The Search for Spock rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Star Trek III: The Search for Spock?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/48793.

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