Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)
A measured, suspenseful adventure unfolds as McCoy harbors Spock's living essence, revealing an epic journey.
A surprise visit from Spock's father provides a startling revelation: McCoy is harboring Spock's living essence.
How intense is Star Trek III: The Search for Spock?
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock is not scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a comfort watch. Rated PG.
What Star Trek III: The Search for Spock feels like
- Tone
- epicsuspenseful
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionComfort watch
Where to stream Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Star Trek III: The Search for Spock for you?
Is Star Trek III: The Search for Spock scary?
No. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Star Trek III: The Search for Spock gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Star Trek III: The Search for Spock sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Star Trek III: The Search for Spock OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Star Trek III: The Search for Spock?
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock runs 1h 45m.
Where can I stream Star Trek III: The Search for Spock?
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock is streaming on Paramount+ and Kanopy.
Does Star Trek III: The Search for Spock have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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