Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home Questions

Bring on the tough stuff. There’s not just one right answer.

  1. Will Kirk be a better captain than he was an admiral? Explain your answer.
  2. What will Gillian's life be like in the future? Will she enjoy it?
  3. What is the film's most effective critique of modern society? Explain.
  4. How will the U.S. government explain Chekov's appearance and disappearance?
  5. Will George and Gracie repopulate the humpback whale species? Will this have a meaningful effect on the future?
  6. What do you think the humpbacks were saying to the probe at the end of the movie?
  7. In what ways does The Voyage Home conclude the "trilogy" that began with The Wrath of Khan?
  8. Did the crew alter history in a meaningful way? Why or why not?