Star Tours (1987): cast, story & where to watch

1987 · Film · ★ 7.5

Star Tours poster

Released in 1987, Star Tours is a science fiction film directed by Dennis Muren, running about 5 minutes. “The Ultimate Star Wars Adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Groups of visitors are taken on "Star Tours", a space tour bus set in the Star Wars universe. Thanks to an inexperienced and thoroughly incompetent robot pilot, what is billed as a leisurely tour to the Endor Moon becomes a wild ride as the tour gets caught up in a battle between the Empire and the rebels.

Who’s in it. Star Tours stars Kenny Baker as R2-D2, Niki Botelho as Teek, Brian Cummings as Planetary Destinations Announcer and Anthony Daniels as C-3PO, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Star Tours has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Star Tours page.

If you liked it. Fans of Star Tours tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Star Tours (1987)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Star Tours change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Star Tours worth watching?
Star Tours holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Star Tours?
Star Tours stars Kenny Baker, Niki Botelho, Brian Cummings, Anthony Daniels and Warwick Davis.
When was Star Tours released?
Star Tours was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 5 minutes.