Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
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.
Critics Sentiment
Spock uses nerve pinch on punk rocker aboard bus
Kirk faces trial but charges are mostly dropped
Sharp rise from the trial resolution to the hopeful Enterprise christening ending
Critics consistently praised Star Trek IV as the funniest and most accessible entry in the franchise, with the 1980s fish-out-of-water comedy generating widespread acclaim. The film's ecological message divided some reviewers but the ensemble cast performances and clever humor earned nearly universal approval. While some found the whale conservation theme heavy-handed, most critics celebrated the film's lighter tone and successful appeal to both fans and newcomers.
Full 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
Grace Lee Whitney
Commander Rand
Jane Wiedlin
Alien Communications Officer
Crew
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