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For the Love of Spock (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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For the Love of Spock is a 2016 biographical documentary directed by Adam Nimoy. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $80,141 worldwide. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

IMDb rating
7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
worldwide gross
$80.1K
Metascore
74
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For the Love of Spock (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 51m (111 min)
Director
Adam Nimoy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is For the Love of Spock About?

The premise of For the Love of Spock without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

This heartfelt documentary explores the life and career of Leonard Nimoy, the actor who portrayed Mr. Spock in Star Trek. Through unprecedented access to archival footage and intimate interviews with family, friends, and colleagues including William Shatner, Zachary Quinto, and J.J. Abrams, the film examines Spock’s enduring legacy both as an iconic on-screen character and as a beloved father figure. It also recounts Adam Nimoy's personal experiences growing up with his father and a television legend, celebrating 50 years of Star Trek's most cherished role.

For the Love of Spock Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • reference to star trek
  • character name in title
  • actor
  • star trek
  • father son relationship
  • entertainment documentary
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Crew

The Director of For the Love of Spock

Directed by Adam Nimoy.

Ratings

For the Love of Spock Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave For the Love of Spock 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

Plot

For the Love of Spock Plot Summary

What happens in For the Love of Spock from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The documentary delves deeply into the life and legacy of actor Leonard Nimoy, particularly highlighting his portrayal of the beloved character Mr. Spock. Featuring insightful interviews from cast and crew members, as well as devoted fans from various conventions, the film encapsulates both personal memories and the profound impact of Nimoy’s work.

Full summary

The whole story of For the Love of Spock, scene by scene

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Box office

For the Love of Spock Box Office

For the Love of Spock grossed $80,141 worldwide.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$80.1K

US & Canada
$80.1K
Videos

For the Love of Spock Trailers & Videos

The trailer of For the Love of Spock.

For the Love of Spock Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Leonard Nimoy Documentary
Quiz

How Well Do You Know For the Love of Spock?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What documentary pays tribute to Leonard Nimoy?

Details

For the Love of Spock Also Known As

19 alternative titles, including “למען ספוק” and “스포크에 대한 사랑으로”.

Also known as
  • למען ספוק
  • 스포크에 대한 사랑으로
  • 스폭에 대한 사랑으로
  • Por el amor de Spock
  • Pelo Amor de Spock
  • Till minne av Spock
  • 情系斯波克
  • От любов към Спок
  • Spock Aşkına
  • Ради Спока
  • في حب سبوك
  • 情繫冼樸
+7 more
  • 情系冼樸
  • Z miłości do Spocka
  • Για Όνομα του Σποκ
  • לקפטן ספוק
  • באהבה
  • スポックのために
  • แด่กัปตันสป็อคด้วยรัก

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FAQ

For the Love of Spock FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of For the Love of Spock, each answered in a sentence.

How long is For the Love of Spock?

For the Love of Spock runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

When was For the Love of Spock released?

For the Love of Spock was released on September 9, 2016.

Who directed For the Love of Spock?

For the Love of Spock was directed by Adam Nimoy.

More films by Adam Nimoy

How much did For the Love of Spock make at the box office?

For the Love of Spock grossed $80,141 worldwide.

How is For the Love of Spock rated?

For the Love of Spock has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.

Does For the Love of Spock have a post-credit scene?

No. For the Love of Spock has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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