Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

A dying planet. A fight for life. The search for Spock.

Directed by Leonard Nimoy

Produced by Paramount Pictures

1984105 min6.6 / 10

A heartfelt space adventure centered on friendship and resurrection, balancing action and spectacle with genuine emotional stakes around loyalty and sacrifice.

A surprise visit from Spock's father provides a startling revelation: McCoy is harboring Spock's living essence.

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  • Does Star Trek III: The Search for Spock end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Star Trek III: The Search for Spock easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Star Trek III: The Search for Spock sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Star Trek III: The Search for Spock violent? Somewhat. More violent than 60% of films.

  • Is Star Trek III: The Search for Spock scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity77

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise18

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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