LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special
Seen it?2020 | 50 min | Animation, Family, Science Fiction, Adventure, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (73% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, sci-fi fans and adventure fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated G, but scary moments.
As her friends prep for a Life Day holiday celebration, Rey journeys with BB-8 on a quest to gain a deeper knowledge of the Force at a mysterious Jedi Temple. There, she embarks on a cross-timeline adventure through beloved moments in Star Wars history, coming into contact with iconic heroes and villains from all eras of the saga. But will she make it back in time for the Life Day feast?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ken Cunningham
- Helen SadlerRey (voice)
- Trevor DevallEmperor Palpatine / First Order Trooper / Mon Calamari (voice)
- Matt SloanDarth Vader (voice)
- Omar Benson MillerFinn (voice)
- Jake GreenGreedo / Poe Dameron / Snowtrooper (voice)
- Matt LanterAnakin Skywalker / Rodian (voice)
- James Arnold TaylorObi-Wan Kenobi (voice)
- Eric BauzaLuke Skywalker / Stormtrooper (voice)
- Matthew WoodD-O / Kylo Ren (voice)
- AJ LoCascioHan Solo / Jawa (voice)