Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure
Vintage Star Wars spin-off is slow, has violence.
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Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure
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What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Caravan Of Courage: An Ewok Adventure is a 1984 movie spin-off from the Star Wars franchise featuring the iconic Ewoks. There’s some laser gun violence, scary monster-like creatures, and a few deaths, but there’s no blood or anything gory. Injuries (red skin marks) are visible, too. Nonetheless, the movie is geared towards a younger adult audience. As with all Star Wars installments, there is massive merchandising embedded in the brand.
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What's the Story?
The 1984 TV movie CARAVAN OF COURAGE: AN EWOK ADVENTURE features two children on the Endor moon looking for their parents, with help from the native Ewoks. The Towani family is stranded on the moon after their star cruiser crashed onto its surface. But when Mace and Cindel Towani (Eric Walker and Aubree Miller, respectively) leave the crash site and become separated from their parents (played by Fionnula Flanagan and Guy Boyd), Ewok Deej finds them and takes them to their forest home. As they do their best to help the young humans, Ewok Deej’s youngest son Wicket (Warwick Davis) quickly takes an interest in them, and soon he and Cindel become fast friends. But Mace wants to find his parents, and once Ewok Logray informs them that their parents have been taken by the Gorax, the Ewoks form a caravan to help the children find them. It’s a dangerous mission, and one that requires them to be brave if they are to survive.
Is It Any Good?
This vintage film from the Star Wars universe features the furry iconic creatures made famous by Episode VI: The Return of The Jedi. But despite the familiar teddy bear-like characters, the plot line is unrelated to those introduced in the popular film. It’s also geared towards a younger audience.
Unfortunately, Caravan Of Courage: An Ewok Adventure has not aged well over the years. The pace is slow, and the acting isn’t very good. The cinematography and special effects aren't classic enough to be nostalgic, and it lacks the elegance of contemporary installments of the franchise. Tweens may find it entertaining enough, but most fans will be fine to sit this one out.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the popularity of the Star Wars franchise. What is it about this universe that gives it such longevity? Do you think it will still be popular 50 years from now? Why?
What messages does Caravan Of Courage: An Ewok Adventure send about the importance of family? Why are the Ewoks willing to risk their lives to help children find their parents when they have their own families to take care of?
TV Details
- Premiere date: April 2, 2021
- Cast: Eric Walker, Aubree Miller, Warwick Davis
- Network: Disney+
- Genre: Science Fiction
- Topics: Brothers and Sisters, Friendship
- Character Strengths: Courage, Teamwork
- TV rating: TV-PG
- Last updated: December 15, 2021
Our Editors Recommend
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