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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

6.619841h 45m14AMovieScience FictionActionAdventure

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

DirectorLeonard Nimoy
WriterHarve Bennett
ProducersHarve Bennett·Gary Nardino

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Cast · Directed by Leonard Nimoy

WSWilliam Shatner
William Shatner
Admiral James T. Kirk
DKDeForest Kelley
DeForest Kelley
Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy
JDJames Doohan
James Doohan
Captain Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott
GTGeorge Takei
George Takei
Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu
WKWalter Koenig
Walter Koenig
Cmdr. Pavel Chekov
NNNichelle Nichols
Nichelle Nichols
Cmdr. Uhura
CLChristopher Lloyd
Christopher Lloyd
Cmdr. Kruge
RCRobin Curtis
Robin Curtis
Lt. Saavik
MLMark Lenard
Mark Lenard
Ambassador Sarek
MBMerritt Butrick
Merritt Butrick
Dr. David Marcus
JAJudith Anderson
Judith Anderson
Vulcan High Priestess
JSJames B. Sikking
James B. Sikking
Captain Styles

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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Star Trek III: The Search for Spock?

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock is streaming on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ and Paramount Plus Premium in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Star Trek III: The Search for Spock on Netflix?

No, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Paramount Plus and Paramount+.

Is Star Trek III: The Search for Spock on Amazon Prime Video?

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Star Trek III: The Search for Spock for free?

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock is available on Paramount Plus and Paramount+ in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Star Trek III: The Search for Spock?

Yes — Star Trek III: The Search for Spock is followed by Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) in the Star Trek: The Original Series Collection.

Is there a prequel to Star Trek III: The Search for Spock?

Yes — Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) comes before Star Trek III: The Search for Spock in the Star Trek: The Original Series Collection.

Is Star Trek III: The Search for Spock part of a trilogy?

No — Star Trek III: The Search for Spock is part of the Star Trek: The Original Series Collection, which has 6 films.

How many movies are in the Star Trek: The Original Series Collection?

There are 6 films in the Star Trek: The Original Series Collection: Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982), Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984), Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986), Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989) and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991).