For the Love of Spock

You don't need another documentary recommendation list — For the Love of Spock in the US on Kanopy and Hoopla justifies itself. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. 191 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Worth watching in order, from the beginning — the cumulative effect is the point. Start it on Kanopy whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

For the Love of Spock is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. For the Love of Spock approaches its subject with the rigour that makes documentary storytelling worth taking seriously. The life of Mr. Spock, as well as that of Leonard Nimoy, the actor who played him for almost fifty years, written and directed by his son: Adam. Featuring William Shatner and George Takei, it gets access that is hard to secure twice. For the Love of Spock came out in 2016. The restraint in For the Love of Spock is what makes it trustworthy — it does not need to editorialise to make its point. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For viewers who want their entertainment to leave them with something, For the Love of Spock delivers on both counts. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. William Shatner's involvement signals a level of access and cooperation that is hard to secure. The kind of documentary that makes you feel informed rather than manipulated.

For the Love of Spock was released in 2016, directed by Adam Nimoy. The full 105-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.