The Ewok Adventure (Caravan of Courage) (1984)

27% of critics liked it
(11 reviews)
42% of users liked it
(9,915 ratings)

At this late date, it should hardly be necessary to inform viewers that The Ewok Adventure was inspired by those fuzzy little space muppets seen in the 1983 Star Wars sequel Return of the Jedi. This costly made-for-TV film was executive-produced by George Lucas, with special effects provided by… More At this late date, it should hardly be necessary to inform viewers that The Ewok Adventure was inspired by those fuzzy little space muppets seen in the 1983 Star Wars sequel Return of the Jedi. This costly made-for-TV film was executive-produced by George Lucas, with special effects provided by Industrial Light and Magic. It was first telecast with great fanfare November 25, 1984; its soundtrack was simulcast on regional FM radio stations to provide a "full stereo" effect. The plot (frankly the least fascinating element of this project) concerns two young kids searching through space for their missing parents. The kids wind up on the forest moon of Endor, where dwell the courageous little Ewoks, commandeered by Wicket (Warwick Davis). The winner of an Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program (though not necessarily aimed exclusively at kids), Ewok Adventure was released theatrically as Caravan of Courage. It was followed in 1986 by a TV-movie sequel, Ewoks: The Battle for Endor, and by a Saturday-morning cartoon series. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: G, 1 hr. 36 min.
Directed By: John Korty
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy

On DVD: Dec 19, 1990
Studio: MGM Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Douglas Pratt, DVDLaser
The characterizations aren't strong enough to carry it, and the children who are attracted to the Ewoks-at-home sequences will probably be scared to death by the effects work.
, Time Out
Short on action by Lucasfilm standards, stuffed with toothy teddies which lack the charm of Phase One Gremlins, or the wit of any muppet.
Gregory Weinkauf, New Times
Is there such a thing as 'sucks, lovingly'? I guess there is...
Kevin Fiddler, Henderson Home News (Henderson, NV)
Oh boy, here comes Wicket the Ewok a.k.a Arnold Drummond with fur
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Some of the worst stuff to crumble off of the Original Trilogy.

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Wahida K

Sweet Fairy Tale.
Conner R

I thought it was fun and fairly well done for a t.v. movie. Sure, it's nowhere near the magic that makes Star Wars, but for the purpose it serves it's decent. I actually enjoyed the Ewoks in this and they gave them some actual personality, as opposed to being crazy teddy… More
I thought it was fun and fairly well done for a t.v. movie. Sure, it's nowhere near the magic that makes Star Wars, but for the purpose it serves it's decent. I actually enjoyed the Ewoks in this and they gave them some actual personality, as opposed to being crazy teddy bears in ROTJ.
Jason S

This is one from the childhood. I was always a big fan of the Ewoks and I enjoyed both of the movies that were made for tv back in the day. This was the one I liked the most as it was fun and it was even a little scary near the end. I never really saw it as a Star Wars movie so… More
This is one from the childhood. I was always a big fan of the Ewoks and I enjoyed both of the movies that were made for tv back in the day. This was the one I liked the most as it was fun and it was even a little scary near the end. I never really saw it as a Star Wars movie so there was never a comparison in my mind. It's a fun adventure and thats all it was meant to be.
danny d

an attempt to keep the magic of star wars going, this is a decent watch for kids but it certainly isnt a great movie.
Lafe F

There was no Star Wars magic here. Even seeing Wicket didn't thrill me. This felt more like a prototype for Willow. Aubree Miller was cute, but typical Hollywood bred brat like Jake Lloyd; I hope she's happier these days. I liked the second movie with Wilford Brimley more.
Dean M

Great adventure of Ewoks since <i>Return of the Jedi</i>, who assist with two children to rescue their missing parents at Ewoks' home planet.
Sunil J

Those little guys scared me when I saw this as a kid. Like demon looking Care Bears.