Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984): Cast & Ratings
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock is a 1984 action thriller starring William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and DeForest Kelley. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $76.6 million worldwide. It earned 5 award nominations, including Best Actor at the Saturn Awards 1985. Critics gave it 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Star Trek III: The Search for Spock About?
The premise of Star Trek III: The Search for Spock without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following the events of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Admiral James T. Kirk struggles with the loss of his friend Spock. The Enterprise is slated for decommissioning, and Dr. McCoy's grief manifests in unusual ways. Determined to find a way to restore Spock, Kirk leads a mission to the Genesis Planet, where Spock's essence resides. When their efforts are denied, Kirk defies orders, resulting in a confrontation with the Klingons and a potential interstellar war.
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- planet
- sacrifice
- regaining one's memory
- dying planet
- stabbed to death
- prisoner
- treaty violation
- human alien fight
- snowy landscape
- skeleton crew
- man vaporized
- empty coffin
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- klingon knife
- burial robe
- fireplace
- human alien team
- experimental technology
- medical doctor
- security alert
- vulcan starfleet officer
- speaking klingon
- speaking vulcan
- starship landing
- vulcan man
- rapid aging
- son killed
- warp speed
- exploding ship
- fire
- mountain
- volcano
- blizzard
- snow
- jungle
- held at gunpoint
- murder
- soul
- terraforming
- alien creature as pet
- lava
- ceremony
- younger version of character
- death of son
- male alien
- pavel chekov character
- spock character
- sarek character
- federation computer voice character
- leonard mccoy character
- damaged spacecraft
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock Cast
William Shatner leads the cast, with Leonard Nimoy and DeForest Kelley.
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Star Trek III: The Search for Spock 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
User score 6.8
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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock Plot Summary
What happens in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The Federation Starship Enterprise makes its way back to Earth after a fierce confrontation with the superhuman Khan Noonien Singh, who attempted to annihilate the ship using a groundbreaking Terraforming device known as Genesis. The battle results in significant losses, including the Vulcan friend of Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner), Spock (Leonard Nimoy), whose casket is cast into space, ultimately landing on the planet formed by the Genesis Device.
As they arrive at Earth Space Dock, Doctor Leonard McCoy (DeForest Kelley) starts to exhibit unusual behavior and is subsequently detained. Starfleet Admiral Morrow informs the crew that the Enterprise is being decommissioned and orders them not to discuss Genesis, citing political repercussions surrounding the device.
Full summary
The whole story of Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, scene by scene
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock Box Office
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock grossed $76.6 million worldwide. $76.5 million came from the US and Canada and $80,943 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$76.6M
- US & Canada
- $76.5M
- International
- $80.9K
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock Awards & Nominations
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock earned 5 award nominations, including Best Actor at the Saturn Awards 1985.
5 nominations1 ceremony
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Saturn Awards 1985 5 nominations- Nominated Best Actor – William Shatner
- Nominated Best Costumes
- Nominated Best Director – Leonard Nimoy
- Nominated Best Special Effects
- Nominated Best Supporting Actress
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 clip.
- Trailer Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) Original Trailer [FHD]
- Clip Star Trek III Search for Spock - Stealing the Enterprise 1080p
How Well Do You Know Star Trek III: The Search for 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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Who is the commander of the Klingon vessel in the movie?
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock Also Known As
47 alternative titles, including “Star Trek 3” and “Star Trek 3: The Search for Spock”.
- Also known as
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- Star Trek 3
- Star Trek 3: The Search for Spock
- Star Trek III - The Search for Spock
- Star Trek III: Alla Ricerca di Spock
- Star trek III: En busca de Spock
- Jornada nas Estrelas – À Procura de Spock
- Jornada nas Estrelas III - À Procura de Spock
- Star Trek III: W poszukiwaniu Spocka
- Star Trek III- The Search for Spock
- Star Trek III: Pátrání po Spockovi
- Star Trek 3: Auf der Suche nach Mr. Spock
- スター・トレック3 ミスター・スポックを探せ！
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- Viaje a las estrellas III: En busca de Spock
- Star Trek 3. - Spock nyomában
- Стар Трек 3
- Star Trek III: Αναζητώντας τον Μίστερ Σποκ
- Star Trek III: Spock nyomában
- 星际旅行3：石破天惊
- Star Trek III - À la Recherche de Spock
- Star Trek The Search For Spock.
- 星际迷航3：石破天惊
- Star Trek III：The Search For Spock
- Star Trek III - Auf der Suche nach Mr. Spock
- Star Trek III - Alla ricerca di Spock
- Star Trek III : À la recherche de Spock
- Звёздный путь 3: В поисках Спока
- Star Trek III: A Aventura Continua
- Uzay Yolu III: Spock'ı Ararken
- Star Trek: Spock nyomában
- Стар Трек III: В търсене на Спок
- Σταρ Τρεκ III: Αναζητώντας τον Σποκ
- מסע בין כוכבים 3: החיפוש אחר ספוק
- スター・トレックIII ミスター・スポックを探せ!
- Star Trek III: Jagten på Spock
- Star Trek III: În căutarea lui Spock
- Star Trek III: Hľadanie Spocka
- Star Trek III: A la recerca de Spock
- Jornada nas Estrelas III: À Procura de Spock
- Star Trek III: Spockin Paluu
- 스타 트렉 3: 스팍을 찾아서
- 星艦奇航記3：石破天驚
- Зоряний шлях 3: У пошуках Спока
- Viaje a las Estrellas III: La Búsqueda de Spock
- Zvjezdane staze III: Potraga za Spockom
- 星空奇遇記III：魔宮龍虎鬥
- Star Trek 3: Hành Trình Đi Tìm Spock
- สตาร์ เทรค 3: ค้นหาสป็อคมนุษย์มหัศจรรย์
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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Star Trek III: The Search for Spock?
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Star Trek III: The Search for Spock released?
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock was released on June 1, 1984.
Who is in the cast of Star Trek III: The Search for Spock?
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock stars William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and DeForest Kelley.
How much did Star Trek III: The Search for Spock make at the box office?
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock grossed $76.6 million worldwide ($76.5 million domestic, $80,943 international).
How is Star Trek III: The Search for Spock rated?
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock has 6.6/10 on IMDb and 58 on Metacritic.
Was Star Trek III: The Search for Spock nominated for any awards?
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock received 5 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Star Trek III: The Search for Spock have a post-credit scene?
No. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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