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2023
Allied Vaughn
1 h 25 m

2023
Allied Vaughn
1 h 25 m

A Disturbance in the Force

Summary In 1977, “Star Wars” became a cultural phenomenon that single-handedly revitalized a stagnant film industry, and forever changed how films were sold, made, and marketed. Movies would never be the same again. A year later, neither would television. In 1978, CBS aired the two-hour “Star Wars Holiday Special” during the week of Thanksgivi...

Directed By: Jeremy Coon, Steve Kozak

2023
Allied Vaughn
1 h 25 m

2023
Allied Vaughn
1 h 25 m

A Disturbance in the Force

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews

73

User Score Mixed or Average Based on 4 User Ratings

5.0

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Summary In 1977, “Star Wars” became a cultural phenomenon that single-handedly revitalized a stagnant film industry, and forever changed how films were sold, made, and marketed. Movies would never be the same again. A year later, neither would television. In 1978, CBS aired the two-hour “Star Wars Holiday Special” during the week of Thanksgivi...

Directed By: Jeremy Coon, Steve Kozak

Where to Watch

Critic Reviews

Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews

86% Positive
6 Reviews

14% Mixed
1 Review

0% Negative
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Critic Reviews

Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews

86% Positive
6 Reviews

14% Mixed
1 Review

0% Negative
0 Reviews

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Dec 20, 2023

Despite its gloomy name, A Disturbance in the Force is in fact a celebration, one to rival an all-night Ewok rave.

By Chris Knight FULL REVIEW

Dec 14, 2023

A Disturbance in the Force covers everything about the Star Wars Holiday Special in such a hilarious and entertaining way that it would make even Darth Vader chuckle. The Force is strong with this one.

By Jason Delgado FULL REVIEW

Chicago Sun-Times

Dec 5, 2023

Over the course of a brisk 86 minutes, the filmmakers do a stellar job of providing context and explaining just how the special came to be.

By Richard Roeper FULL REVIEW

Mar 17, 2023

To be sure, the fans will appreciate it a lot more than casual viewers. But it’s also an irresistible hoot for anyone with fond memories of star-studded 1970s musical/variety TV specials.

By Joe Leydon FULL REVIEW

The Hollywood Reporter

Mar 17, 2023

Some of its mockery and many of its nerd-friendly celebrity talking heads — Seth Green! Kevin Smith! Paul Scheer! — are predictable, but when it isn’t poking fun at moments of iconic trash, it offers an insightful exploration of the production and context of the special.

By Daniel Fienberg FULL REVIEW

Mar 16, 2023

Even though it is a fairly straightforward, surface-level doc at times, A Disturbance in the Force is a worthwhile look at accepting the flaws of the past, the media of the 1970s, and a period when the biggest franchise in the world could do some weird-ass shit that would still (mostly) be embraced by the fans.

By Ross Bonaime FULL REVIEW

Mar 17, 2023

A Disturbance in the Force succeeds at telling the full story of how the infamous "Star Wars Holiday Special" was made. And yet, it doesn't really make the special look that bad in context.

By Rafael Motamayor FULL REVIEW

User Reviews

User Score

Mixed or Average Based on 4 User Ratings

25% Positive
1 Rating

50% Mixed
2 Ratings

25% Negative
1 Rating

User Reviews

User Score

Mixed or Average Based on 4 User Ratings

25% Positive
1 Rating

50% Mixed
2 Ratings

25% Negative
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Details

Production Company Jeremy Coon Productions, September Club

Release Date Nov 17, 2023

Duration 1 h 25 m

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Website https://www.facebook.com/HolidaySpecialDoc

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Awards

North Texas Film Critics Association, US

• 1 Nomination

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