I guess when I was 6 i liked it, and every generation needs it's time travel movie doesn't it? But, no, bringing them back to contemporary 80s earth just doesn't work. It's sort of too close to home to be good. Star Trek is Sci-Fi, sure, but this just doesn't work. They live in a future that COULD be, with it's own history, it's own mythology, and taking the crew of the Enterprise back to our world just makes…
Star date: 1986. How on Earth can they save the future?
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.
Top Cast
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
Reviews
Probably my favourite of these sci-fi adventures. Having revived "Spock" to something akin to his previous, pompous old self; the crew of the now destroyed "Enterprise" set sail for home in their captured Klingon Warbird. Meantime, unbeknown to them, a probe is wreaking havoc on the galaxy as it emits odd pinging sounds on it's way to Earth. Our explorers approach the planet to discover that the probe has polarised…
FAQ about Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
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.
When was Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home released?
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home was released in 1986.
What genres does Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home belong to?
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home is categorised as Science Fiction, Adventure.
Who stars in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home?
The cast of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home includes William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei.