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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

A dying planet. A fight for life. The search for Spock.
1984 | 105m | English

(88997 votes)

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Popularity: 1 (history)

Director: Leonard Nimoy
Writer: Harve Bennett
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A surprise visit from Spock's father provides a startling revelation: McCoy is harboring Spock's living essence.
Release Date: Jun 01, 1984
Director: Leonard Nimoy
Writer: Harve Bennett
Genres: Adventure, Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Keywords genesis, starship, spacecraft, affectation, grave, teleportation, friendship, resurrection, destruction of planet, space opera, macabre, alien friendship, father son relationship, mating ritual, outer space, sentimental, appreciative, baffled, compassionate, disapproving, disheartening, frustrated
Production Companies Paramount Pictures
Box Office Revenue: $87,000,000
Budget: $18,000,000
Updates Updated: Feb 01, 2025 (Update)
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Full Credits

Name Character
William Shatner Admiral James T. Kirk
DeForest Kelley Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy
James Doohan Captain Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott
George Takei Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu
Walter Koenig Cmdr. Pavel Chekov
Nichelle Nichols Cmdr. Uhura
Christopher Lloyd Cmdr. Kruge
Robin Curtis Lt. Saavik
Mark Lenard Ambassador Sarek
Merritt Butrick Dr. David Marcus
Judith Anderson Vulcan High Priestess
James B. Sikking Captain Styles
Phillip R. Allen Capt. Esteban
Robert Hooks Admiral Morrow
John Larroquette Maltz
Carl Steven Spock...Age 9
Vadia Potenza Spock...Age 13
Stephen Manley Spock...Age 17
Joe W. Davis Spock at age 25
Leonard Nimoy Captain Spock / Elevator Voice
Miguel Ferrer First Officer
Branscombe Richmond Klingon Gunner #2
Frank Welker Spock's Screams
Scott McGinnis Starfleet Cadet "Mr. Adventure"
Phil Morris Trainee Foster
Jeanne Mori Helm Officer
Grace Lee Whitney Commander Janice Rand (Woman in Cafeteria)
Nanci Rogers Bar Waitress (uncredited)
Paul Sorensen Captain
Name Job
James Horner Original Music Composer
Ken Ralston Visual Effects Supervisor
Harve Bennett Writer
Tom Woodruff Jr. Special Effects Makeup Artist
Alan Howarth Sound Effects
R.A. Rondell Stunt Coordinator
John C. Meier Stunt Double
Eddy Donno Stunts
Kenny Endoso Stunts
Chuck Hicks Stunts
Tom Morga Stunts
Chuck Picerni Jr. Stunts
Leonard Nimoy Director
Charles Correll Director of Photography
John E. Chilberg II Art Direction
Robert Fletcher Costume Design
Mary Ann Barton Casting
Tom Pedigo Set Decoration
Stuart Jensen Casting
Robert F. Shugrue Editor
Elza Bergeron Casting
Wes Dawn Makeup Artist
Silvia Abascal Hairstylist
Jim Kail Makeup Artist
James Lee McCoy Makeup Artist
Steve LaPorte Special Effects Makeup Artist
Rick Stratton Makeup Artist
John Hockridge First Assistant Director
Cecelia Hall Supervising Sound Editor
Robert W. Glass Jr. Sound Re-Recording Mixer
David J. Hudson Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Ray West Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Bob Dawson Special Effects
Al Jones Stunt Double
Steve Blalock Stunts
Phil Chong Stunts
Danny Rogers Stunts
David Burton Stunts
James M. Halty Stunts
Jeff Jensen Stunts
Don Charles McGovern Stunts
Alan Oliney Stunts
Ron Stein Stunt Coordinator
Frank James Sparks Stunts
Ernest Robinson Stunts
Jean Coulter Stunts
Gene Roddenberry Original Series Creator
Name Title
Harve Bennett Producer
Gary Nardino Executive Producer
Ralph Winter Associate Producer
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Reviews

John Chard
7.0

You Klingon bastards! Kirk gets personal. It is what it is folks, it's a good honest Star Trek story, it beats a real emotive heart and although some may decry the lack of blistering space battles, or end of the universe peril scenarios, it's an essential film for dealing with the protagonists we ... know and love. Into the mix here we have our favourite alien enemies The Klingons (led by the oddly cast Christopher Lloyd), Spock's father, Sarek, who adds grace to the story, and crucially Kirk gets an emotional kicker. While elsewhere hardcore fans get a big surprise with the beloved Enterprise. It's of course merely a set up for the next (and delightfully great) instalment of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, but on its own terms this stands up as one of the better character pieces in the series. Due in no small part to having Leonard Nimoy directing it because he shows care and thought about a subject he obviously knows quite a bit about. 7/10

May 16, 2024
GenerationofSwine
7.0

I kind of feel that this gets a lot more hate than it deserves... because it follows Kahn and because it rewrites an emotional death. I know, I know, I love Spock too, but, really, should have left him dead. That was part of the emotional roller coaster of II. But, they didn't and that does so ... rt of cheapen Kahn a bit. However, it's really not a bad entry on it's own. It's a solid film. It just followed the greatest of the bunch and pales in comparison.

Jan 10, 2023
Geronimo1967
6.0

Picking up closely from the second film, this sees our crew of adventurers defy their superiors and steal the Enterprise in an attempt to rescue "Spock" from the Genesis planet. This is probably the best of the films for both DeForest Kelley and James Doohan as they both have some more of the play t ... han normal; Christopher Lloyd is on fine form as the Klingon commander "Kruge" and there is plenty of phaser action to keep us all entertained. Not quite as well put together as the "Wrath of Khan" but it continues to develop the characters in an entertaining fashion.

Jun 08, 2023
hopefulreviews
N/A

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock is the nostalgia movie we wanted!! Unlike Star Trek: The Motion Picture, which focused too heavily on nostalgia and not on the plot. While this movie did have some plot holes and everyone was wearing their 80's best instead of futuristic costumes!! This movie gave ... us the feeling to watch it again!! Between dialogue and the acting, you might feel that way too!! It was also interesting to see Christopher Lloyd in Star Trek!! If you want to hear the in-depth review and rating of this movie, come and check out Hopeful Reviews! A podcast that-surprise-reviews and rates TV shows and movies!! 9.1/10 #blessed.

Mar 19, 2024