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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

  • 19861986
  • PGPG
  • 1h 59m
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7.3/10
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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
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To save Earth from an alien probe, Admiral James T. Kirk and his fugitive crew go back in time to San Francisco in 1986 to retrieve the only beings who can communicate with it: humpback whal... Read allTo save Earth from an alien probe, Admiral James T. Kirk and his fugitive crew go back in time to San Francisco in 1986 to retrieve the only beings who can communicate with it: humpback whales.To save Earth from an alien probe, Admiral James T. Kirk and his fugitive crew go back in time to San Francisco in 1986 to retrieve the only beings who can communicate with it: humpback whales.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
85K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,354
2,484
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    • Director
      • Leonard Nimoy
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry(based on "Star Trek" created by)
      • Leonard Nimoy(story)
      • Harve Bennett(story)
    • Stars
      • William Shatner
      • Leonard Nimoy
      • DeForest Kelley
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    • Director
      • Leonard Nimoy
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry(based on "Star Trek" created by)
      • Leonard Nimoy(story)
      • Harve Bennett(story)
    • Stars
      • William Shatner
      • Leonard Nimoy
      • DeForest Kelley
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 280User reviews
    • 102Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
    • Nominated for 4 Oscars
      • 4 wins & 19 nominations total

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    Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
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    William Shatner in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
    Walter Koenig, Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, James Doohan, DeForest Kelley, and George Takei in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
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    Leonard Nimoy, Mark Lenard, and Jane Wyatt in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
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    William Shatner
    William Shatner
    • Admiral James T. Kirk
    Leonard Nimoy
    Leonard Nimoy
    • Spock
    DeForest Kelley
    DeForest Kelley
    • Dr. Leonard McCoy
    James Doohan
    James Doohan
    • Montgomery Scott
    George Takei
    George Takei
    • Sulu
    Walter Koenig
    Walter Koenig
    • Pavel Chekov
    Nichelle Nichols
    Nichelle Nichols
    • Nyota Uhura
    Jane Wyatt
    Jane Wyatt
    • Amanda Grayson
    Catherine Hicks
    Catherine Hicks
    • Gillian
    Mark Lenard
    Mark Lenard
    • Ambassador Sarek
    Robin Curtis
    Robin Curtis
    • Lt. Saavik
    Robert Ellenstein
    Robert Ellenstein
    • Federation Council President
    John Schuck
    John Schuck
    • Klingon Ambassador Kamarog
    Brock Peters
    Brock Peters
    • Admiral Cartwright
    Michael Snyder
    • Starfleet Communications Officer
    Michael Berryman
    Michael Berryman
    • Starfleet Display Officer
    Mike Brislane
    • Saratoga Science Officer
    Grace Lee Whitney
    Grace Lee Whitney
    • Commander Janice Rand
    • Director
      • Leonard Nimoy
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry(based on "Star Trek" created by)
      • Leonard Nimoy(story)
      • Harve Bennett(story) (screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Scotty helps Dr. Nichols "invent" transparent aluminium, which, in real life, became possible 23 years later in 2009. In part, it was developed by Professor Justin Wark of Oxford University's Department of Physics.
    • Goofs
      When Sulu accidentally turns on the windshield wipers of the helicopter, the wipers were broken so a grip had to move the wipers manually. Look closely and you can see his finger holding on to the blade as it moves back and forth.
    • Quotes

      [Spock is still learning how to use profanity correctly]

      Spock: They like you very much, but they are not the hell "your" whales.

      Dr. Gillian Taylor: I suppose they told you that.

      Spock: The hell they did.

    • Crazy credits
      The film opens with a dedication to the crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger. - European cinema versions contains a short summary of the two previous movies instead of dedication.
    • Alternate versions
      The Australian and Germany release summaries mentioned above (they are the same) also included music unique to the prologue. This prologue has not been included on any North American DVD release of the film.
    • Connections
      Edited into Star Trek: Voyager: Non Sequitur (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme From Star Trek (TV Series)
      by Alexander Courage

    User reviews280

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    Top review
    7/10
    I'm Ok --------- You're Ok -----------Are The Whales OK?
    This might be the most unusual Star Trek movie out there as the original Star Trek prime regulars go back to 20th century San Francisco to get a pair of whales. It's a matter of survival for the earth.

    There's a real threat to the planet as a super race (maybe it's the Q continuum) that has sent a probe to the earth that is causing all kinds of climate change. And they are sending out all kinds of sgnals causing massive flooding around the planet. They are sending out a signal to the humpbacked whales, the theory being that if the whales respond the planet is being taken care of.

    But in our time the whales were hunted to extinction or at least this species of. So William Shatner and the gang go back to get some whales and save the earth.

    This is one wild and far out story, but it's compelling and draws you in. Best scenes are Leonard Nimoy trying to fit into 20th century earth.

    This film got 4 Oscar nominations in the technical categories. It's still enjoyable after over 30 years.
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    FAQ17

    • What is 'The Voyage Home' about?
    • Who from the previous three "Star Trek" movies returns in 'The Voyage Home'?
    • In what year does this series take place?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 26, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Finnish
    • Also known as
      • Star Trek IV: The Adventure Continues
    • Filming locations
      • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Industrial Light & Magic (ILM)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $109,713,132
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $16,881,888
      • Nov 30, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $109,713,132
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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