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Captain EO

1986Movie17 min

Music
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.3/5Rotten Tomatoes–65%
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.3/5Rotten Tomatoes–65%

Summary

Captain EO and his crew journey to a dark, mechanical world to deliver a gift to the tyrannical Supreme Leader, using the power of music and dance to transform her realm from darkness into light.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for tears, big ideas or brutality.

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Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Francis Ford Coppola
Written by
Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, Rusty Lemorande
Produced by
Francis Ford Coppola, Rusty Lemorande
Music by
Michael Jackson, James Horner

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Facts

September 12, 1986 · 17 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 12, 1986
Runtime
17 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$24 million

Tropes

Incoming Ham, Disco Tech, Milking the Giant Cow +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Captain EO worth watching?"

Questions about Captain EO

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Captain EO worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.3 and Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5).

Is Captain EO okay for kids?

Disturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Captain EO?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 1 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching Captain EO?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

What tropes does Captain EO use?

Incoming HamDisco TechMilking the Giant CowOpening MonologueClose on TitleSummon Backup DancersElite MooksEverything's Better with RainbowsRobot BuddyCity PlanetBig EaterTaglineand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 tropes for it, including Incoming Ham, Disco Tech, and Milking the Giant Cow.