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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

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Why people love it

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home works as a science fiction movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The science fiction and adventure blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 58m · ★ 7.2

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  1. 96match

    1.Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

    ★ 7.9 · Action · Science Fiction · Adventure · 2h 1m

    Why you'll love it

    If Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home clicked for you, Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and adventure, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  2. 94match

    2.Man of Steel (2013)

    ★ 6.6 · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 2h 23m

    Why you'll love it

    If Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home clicked for you, Man of Steel (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and adventure, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • HBO Max
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  3. 92match

    3.The Matrix Revolutions (2003)

    ★ 6.7 · Adventure · Action · Thriller · 2h 9m

    Why you'll love it

    If Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home clicked for you, The Matrix Revolutions (2003) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and adventure, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  4. 90match

    4.Meet the Robinsons (2007)

    ★ 6.9 · Animation · Comedy · Family · 1h 35m

    Why you'll love it

    If Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home clicked for you, Meet the Robinsons (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and adventure, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  5. 88match

    5.Project Hail Mary (2026)

    ★ 8.2 · Science Fiction · Adventure · 2h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    If Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home clicked for you, Project Hail Mary (2026) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and adventure, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    6.The Terminator (1984)

    ★ 7.7 · Action · Thriller · Science Fiction · 1h 48m

    Why you'll love it

    If Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home clicked for you, The Terminator (1984) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • fuboTV
    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
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    • Philo
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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  7. 84match

    7.Moana (2016)

    ★ 7.6 · Adventure · Comedy · Family · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    If Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home clicked for you, Moana (2016) is a strong next stop: both trade in adventure, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    8.Sunshine (2007)

    ★ 7.0 · Science Fiction · Thriller · 1h 48m

    Why you'll love it

    If Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home clicked for you, Sunshine (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    9.The Darjeeling Limited (2007)

    ★ 7.1 · Adventure · Drama · Comedy · 1h 32m

    Why you'll love it

    If Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home clicked for you, The Darjeeling Limited (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in adventure, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    10.Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971)

    ★ 6.4 · Action · Science Fiction · 1h 38m

    Why you'll love it

    If Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home clicked for you, Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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FAQ

What should I watch after Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home?
Try Guardians of the Galaxy, Man of Steel, The Matrix Revolutions—each shares DNA with Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home?
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) is best described as Science Fiction, Adventure. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "Star Trek: The Original Series Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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