The Star Wars Holiday Special
Seen it?1978 | 97 min | Adventure, Science Fiction, Family, TV Movie
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 25% on Rotten Tomatoes, a weak 3.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans, adventure fans and families. If you loved Mary Poppins, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
Luke Skywalker and Han Solo battle evil Imperial forces to help Chewbacca reach his imperiled family on the Wookiee planet - in time for Life Day, their most important day of the year!
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
25% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesWeak
3.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 180K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Steve Binder
- Peter MayhewChewbacca
- Mark HamillLuke Skywalker
- Carrie FisherPrincess Leia Organa
- Harrison FordHan Solo
- Anthony DanielsC-3PO
- James Earl JonesDarth Vader (voice)
- Bea ArthurAckmena
- Art CarneySaun Dann
- Paul KantnerHolographic Band Member
- Diahann CarrollMermeia