The Making of Star Wars

...as told by C-3PO and R2-D2.

1977 • 49 min • Documentary · TV Movie

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Synopsis

Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2 which includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

40 reviews

71 Audience · 40 · 100%

This documentary takes you behind the scenes of the original Star Wars movie, revealing how it was made. Hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2, it features interviews with George Lucas and appearances by the main cast, offering a fascinating look at film history.

Violence & peril: 0/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

Some older filmmaking techniques shown

What it models well

Creativity and imagination
Teamwork and collaboration
Perseverance in filmmaking

Talk about it after

How movies are made
The history of special effects
Following your dreams

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