Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
“Star date: 1986. How on Earth can they save the future?”
Synopsis
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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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-05
Top Cast
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William Shatner
Admiral James T. Kirk
Leonard Nimoy
Captain Spock
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
Mark Lenard
Sarek
Jane Wyatt
Amanda
Majel Barrett
Commander Chapel
Robert Ellenstein
Federation Council President
John Schuck
Klingon Ambassador
Brock Peters
Admiral Cartwright
Robin Curtis
Lt. Saavik
Catherine Hicks
Gillian
Michael Snyder
Starfleet Communications Officer
Michael Berryman
Starfleet Display Officer
Mike Brislane
Saratoga Science Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 26, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 6, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$21M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$133M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.33x
+$112M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leonard Nimoy
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Meerson, Nicholas Meyer, Peter Krikes, Harve Bennett
- Original Score
- Leonard Rosenman
- Original Title
- Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $21M
- Worldwide Gross
- $133M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leonard Nimoy
Steve Meerson, Nicholas Meyer, Peter Krikes, Harve Bennett, Leonard Nimoy, Gene Roddenberry
Leonard Rosenman
Donald Peterman
Peter E. Berger
Harve Bennett, Ralph Winter
Department Leadership Roster
Jack T. Collis
Production Design
Leonard Nimoy
Director
Steve Meerson
Screenplay
Donald Peterman
Director of Photography
Peter Landsdown Smith
Production Design
Peter E. Berger
Editor
Harve Bennett
Producer
Nicholas Meyer
Screenplay
Leonard Rosenman
Original Music Composer
Peter Krikes
Screenplay
Robert Fletcher
Costume Design
Harve Bennett
Screenplay
R.A. Rondell
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 IV: The Voyage Home
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home about?
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.
Who directed Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home?
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home was directed by Leonard Nimoy.
Who stars in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home?
The principal cast of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home includes William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei.
When was Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home released and how long is it?
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home?
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home had a reported production budget of $21M and grossed $133M at the worldwide box office (6.33 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home was composed by Leonard Rosenman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home?
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: 18A; 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.).