The Making of Star Wars
1977, English. Directed by Robert Guenette.
...as told by C-3PO and R2-D2.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Cast & crew
- Robert GuenetteDirector
- William ConradNarrator (voice)
- George LucasSelf
- Mark HamillSelf
- Carrie FisherSelf
- Harrison FordSelf
- Alec GuinnessSelf
- Anthony DanielsC-3PO
- Gary KurtzSelf
- James Earl JonesDarth Vader (voice) (uncredited)
- David ProwseDarth Vader (uncredited)
- Peter MayhewSelf (uncredited)
- Kenny BakerR2-D2 (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 16 September 1977
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Schickel
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The Making of Star Wars: quick answers
Is The Making of Star Wars worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Making of Star Wars?
The Making of Star Wars runs 49 minutes (0h 49m).
Does The Making of Star Wars have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Making of Star Wars. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Making of Star Wars parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Making of Star Wars is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Making of Star Wars on?
The Making of Star Wars isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 September 1977. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Making of Star Wars?
If you liked The Making of Star Wars, try Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story, Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return, Back in Time.
Who directed The Making of Star Wars?
The Making of Star Wars (1977) was directed by Robert Guenette and stars William Conrad, George Lucas, Mark Hamill.