Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
Kernel Score: 79% · 1,618 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure
Released: 1986-11-26
Runtime: 118 minutes
Where to watch Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
- Stream: Fubo, Paramount+
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- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home is a family-friendly PG sci-fi adventure about saving whales, with mild time-travel peril and light humor.
- Violence & scariness: A little — PG-rated adventure with only mild sci-fi peril; no significant violence indicated.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- William Shatner as Admiral James T. Kirk
- Leonard Nimoy as Captain Spock
- DeForest Kelley as Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy
- James Doohan as Captain Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott
- George Takei as Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu
- Walter Koenig as Cmdr. Pavel Chekov
- Nichelle Nichols as Cmdr. Uhura
- Mark Lenard as Sarek
- Jane Wyatt as Amanda
- Majel Barrett as Commander Chapel
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home FAQ
Is Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home good?
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,618 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home?
In the US you can stream Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home on Fubo and Paramount+, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home OK for kids?
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home is a family-friendly PG sci-fi adventure about saving whales, with mild time-travel peril and light humor.
What movies are like Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home?
If you liked Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, try Star Trek, Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Trek: First Contact and Avengers: Age of Ultron.