Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
“A dying planet. A fight for life. The search for Spock.”
Synopsis
A surprise visit from Spock's father provides a startling revelation: McCoy is harboring Spock's living essence.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-29
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 1, 1995
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$87M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.83x
+$69M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leonard Nimoy
- Screenplay & Story
- Harve Bennett, Gene Roddenberry
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $87M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leonard Nimoy
Harve Bennett, Gene Roddenberry
James Horner
Charles Correll
Robert F. Shugrue
Harve Bennett, Gary Nardino
Department Leadership Roster
Robert F. Shugrue
Editor
Harve Bennett
Producer
Leonard Nimoy
Director
Robert Fletcher
Costume Design
Charles Correll
Director of Photography
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Harve Bennett
Writer
R.A. Rondell
Stunt Coordinator
Ron Stein
Stunt Coordinator
Ken Ralston
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Star Trek III: The Search for Spock about?
A surprise visit from Spock's father provides a startling revelation: McCoy is harboring Spock's living essence.
Who directed Star Trek III: The Search for Spock?
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock was directed by Leonard Nimoy.
Who stars in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock?
The principal cast of Star Trek III: The Search for Spock includes William Shatner, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei, Walter Koenig.
When was Star Trek III: The Search for Spock released and how long is it?
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Star Trek III: The Search for Spock?
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $87M at the worldwide box office (4.83 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Star Trek III: The Search for Spock?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Star Trek III: The Search for Spock was composed by James Horner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Star Trek III: The Search for Spock?
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).