R2-D2: Beneath the Dome (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2001, R2-D2: Beneath the Dome is a comedy and documentary film directed by Spencer Susser, running about 20 minutes. “This the Artoo you never knew.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mockumentary telling the never before told life story of the fictional robot R2-D2 from the Star Wars film series. The movie was made as a fun project by the cast and crew of Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. Using interviews, fake archive photos, film clips, and behind the scenes footage the "true" story was told of Artoo's life.
Who’s in it. R2-D2: Beneath the Dome stars Bob Hesse as Narrator (voice), Robbie Edwards as Robbie Dillingham, Elizabeth Tulloch as Bitsie Tullock and Jennifer Weil as Claudia Dillingham-West, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, R2-D2: Beneath the Dome has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch R2-D2: Beneath the Dome page.
If you liked it. Fans of R2-D2: Beneath the Dome tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch R2-D2: Beneath the Dome (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for R2-D2: Beneath the Dome change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is R2-D2: Beneath the Dome worth watching?
- R2-D2: Beneath the Dome holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in R2-D2: Beneath the Dome?
- R2-D2: Beneath the Dome stars Bob Hesse, Robbie Edwards, Elizabeth Tulloch, Jennifer Weil and Natalie Portman.
- When was R2-D2: Beneath the Dome released?
- R2-D2: Beneath the Dome was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.