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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

1984, English. Directed by Leonard Nimoy.

A dying planet. A fight for life. The search for Spock.

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

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Runtime
1h 45m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.6/10 from 1,617 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.

Availability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
1 June 1984
Country
United States of America
Written by
Harve Bennett
Budget
$18M
Box office
$87M
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What Star Trek III: The Search for Spock is based on

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock is based on Star Trek: The Original Series, a television series by Gene Roddenberry.

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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock: quick answers

What should I watch before Star Trek III: The Search for Spock?

Watch Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) and Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) first.

What comes after Star Trek III: The Search for Spock?

Next in the series: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986), Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989), and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991).

Is Star Trek III: The Search for Spock worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 1,617 TMDB viewer ratings.

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

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).

Does Star Trek III: The Search for Spock have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is Star Trek III: The Search for Spock on?

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like Star Trek III: The Search for Spock?

If you liked Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, try Star Trek: Generations, Star Trek Beyond, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

Who directed Star Trek III: The Search for Spock?

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) was directed by Leonard Nimoy and stars William Shatner, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan.

What is Star Trek III: The Search for Spock based on?

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock is based on Star Trek: The Original Series, a television series by Gene Roddenberry.

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