Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

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

Critics generally found the film an entertaining, character-focused return to the spirit of the television series, while viewing its overplotted screenplay and television-like presentation as limitations.

• Kirk and the Enterprise crew defy Starfleet authority to recover Spock and restore him to Vulcan.
• The Genesis Device transforms a planet while its secrets become the object of Klingon pursuit.
• The threatened decommissioning of the Enterprise reflects pressure on the established crew and their traditions.
• The film emphasizes starship travel, Spacedock, the Genesis Planet, Klingon vessels, and large-scale planetary effects.

• Star Trek II: The Wrath of KhanShared character-driven space opera, franchise mythology, emotional stakes, and ensemble adventure.
• Star Trek IV: The Voyage HomeShared optimistic science fiction adventure, starship crew dynamics, Klingon conflict, and emphasis on friendship.
• Star Wars: Return of the JediShared classic space opera scale, practical-effects spectacle, ensemble camaraderie, and interstellar danger.
• Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered CountryShared science fiction adventure, crew loyalty, alien politics, and a mission across dangerous planetary environments.

Director

Leonard Nimoy

Release Date

1984-06-01

Runtime

105 min

Rating

6.6 / 10 (1608)

What is Star Trek III: The Search for Spock about?

Admiral Kirk risks his command and his starship to recover Spock from the dangerous Genesis Planet before the Klingons seize its world-making technology.

What is Star Trek III: The Search for Spock like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Star Trek III: The Search for Spock as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Star Trek III: The Search for Spock violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock as moderate.

What did critics think of Star Trek III: The Search for Spock?

Critics generally found the film an entertaining, character-focused return to the spirit of the television series, while viewing its overplotted screenplay and television-like presentation as limitations.

Which films are like Star Trek III: The Search for Spock?

Films with a similar feel include Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country.

How long is Star Trek III: The Search for Spock?

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock runs 105 minutes.

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

In United States, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock streams on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.