For the Love of Spock (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2016, For the Love of Spock is a documentary film directed by Adam Nimoy, running about 105 minutes. “Live long...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The life of Star Trek's Mr. Spock — as well as that of Leonard Nimoy, the actor who played Mr. Spock for almost fifty years —written and directed by his son, Adam.
Who’s in it. For the Love of Spock stars Leonard Nimoy as Self (archive footage), William Shatner as Himself, George Takei as Himself and J.J. Abrams as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, For the Love of Spock has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch For the Love of Spock page.
If you liked it. Fans of For the Love of Spock tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch For the Love of Spock (2016)?
- In US, For the Love of Spock is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is For the Love of Spock worth watching?
- For the Love of Spock holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in For the Love of Spock?
- For the Love of Spock stars Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, George Takei, J.J. Abrams and Simon Pegg.
- When was For the Love of Spock released?
- For the Love of Spock was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.