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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

1986, English. Directed by Leonard Nimoy.

Star date: 1986. How on Earth can they save the future?

When a huge alien probe enters the galaxy and begins to vaporize Earth's oceans, Kirk and his crew must travel back in time in order to bring back whales and save the planet.

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Runtime
1h 58m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG

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Where to watch Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home 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
26 November 1986
Country
United States of America
Written by
Steve Meerson, Nicholas Meyer, Peter Krikes
Budget
$21M
Box office
$133M
spacecraftsaving the worldteleportationsan francisco, californiastarshipwhalemarine biologistuss enterprise-atime travelsequelhumpback whalespace operanostalgicwhaling ship

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What Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home is based on

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home is based on Star Trek: The Original Series, a television series by Gene Roddenberry.

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What should I watch before Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home?

Watch Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982), and Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) first.

What comes after Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home?

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

Is Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 1,756 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home?

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).

Does Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home have a post-credits scene?

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

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home on?

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home 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 IV: The Voyage Home?

If you liked Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, try Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

Who directed Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home?

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) was directed by Leonard Nimoy and stars William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley.

What is Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home based on?

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home is based on Star Trek: The Original Series, a television series by Gene Roddenberry.

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