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Movie Info

Release Date: June 01, 1984
Runtime: 105 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (21)
Genres:
Action Thriller Science Fiction Adventure
Budget: $18,000,000
Revenue: $87,000,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
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78%
Tomatometer
58
58/100
Metacritic
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6.6/10
TMDB
1,490 votes
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6.7/10
IMDb
90,498 votes
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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

1984

"A journey beyond the stars, a quest for life."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Star Trek 3? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Star trek III: En busca de Spock? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: Star Trek III - Γ€ la Recherche de Spock? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Star Trek 3: Auf der Suche nach Mr. Spock? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: Jornada nas Estrelas – Γ€ Procura de Spock? All international titles (21) →

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $18,000,000
Revenue: $87,000,000
Profit $69,000,000
ROI +383.3% (4.8x)

Movies from Star Trek: The Original Series Collection

Star Trek: Original Motion Picture Collection contains the first six Original Series films starring the U.S.S. Enterprise's cast and crew from the 1960s TV series of the same name.

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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock is directed by Leonard Nimoy .

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Keywords

#friendship 171 #father son relationship 57 #compassionate 47 #appreciative 47 #sentimental 41 #affectation 36 #spacecraft 32 #baffled 29 #space opera 29 #macabre 23 #frustrated 21 #disheartening 18 #grave 15 #teleportation 11 #disapproving 9

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

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  • The film was shot primarily in California, with significant filming taking place at the San Francisco Bay area, which provided a fitting backdrop for the story's themes of exploration and adventure.

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  • In one scene, the character of Scotty is seen working on the Enterprise's warp drive; the sound effect used for the warp drive activation was a combination of various synthesized sounds, showcasing the innovative sound design of the 1980s.

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  • The film features a cameo appearance by actor James Doohan, who played Scotty; during a scene, he can be seen briefly in a different role as a crew member on the Excelsior, showcasing the recurring theme of loyalty among the crew.

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  • During the climax, there is a noticeable inconsistency with the ship's position in relation to the planet Genesis; the visual effects team inadvertently created a continuity error that can be spotted during the transition between scenes.

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  • The story of 'The Search for Spock' serves as a direct sequel to 'Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan' and is part of a larger narrative arc that explores themes of sacrifice and resurrection in the franchise.

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  • The music for 'Star Trek III: The Search for Spock' was composed by Leonard Rosenman, marking a departure from previous scores by Jerry Goldsmith, which helped to establish a distinctive musical identity for the film.

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  • Director Leonard Nimoy, who reprised his role as Spock, faced challenges in balancing his dual roles as both a filmmaker and an actor, which contributed to a unique perspective on character development throughout the film.

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