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Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
1985 100 min United States of America 6+
★5.9
Adventure, Family, TV Movie, Science Fiction, Fantasy
Director: Jim Wheat, Ken Wheat
Trailers
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Description
The army of the Marauders, led by King Terak and the witch Charal, attack the Ewoks village, killing Cindel's family. Cindel and the Ewok Wicket escape and meet Teek in the forest, a naughty and very fast animal. Teek takes them to a house in which an old man, Noa, lives. Like Cindel, he also crashed with his Starcruiser on Endor. Together they fight Terak and Charal.
Budget:
$5M
Starring
Wilford Brimley
Actor
Warwick Davis
Actor
Aubree Miller
Actor
Awards
Won 1 Primetime Emmy. 1 win & 2 nominations total
Key opinion
Ewoks: The Battle for Endor is viewed primarily as a nostalgic piece of childhood fantasy that effectively expands the Star Wars universe for younger audiences. While some find its tone surprisingly dark and its world-building engaging, others criticize the film for being dull and ultimately forgettable.
| Score | The film effectively bridges the gap to the larger Star Wars universe by incorporating familiar themes and the iconic score from Return of the Jedi. | |
| Theme | The narrative features a notably dark and intense tone that challenges the traditional expectations of a children's adventure film. | |
| Originality | The world-building successfully introduces compelling new antagonists like King Terak and the witch Charal, adding mystery to the forest setting. | |
| Pacing | Viewers are split on the engagement level; some find it a magical escape, while others perceive the film as a boring and uninspired experience. |