Ewoks: The Battle for Endor

Ewoks: The Battle for Endor

Year: 1985

Runtime: 100 mins

Language: English

Directors: Jim Wheat, Ken Wheat

FamilyFantasyAdventureScience FictionTV Movie

On Endor’s moon, King Terak and witch Charal lead the Marauders in a raid on an Ewok village, killing Cindel’s family. Cindel and Ewok Wicket flee into the woods, where they meet Teek, a quick creature. Teek leads them to a hidden cabin where survivor Noa, whose ship crashed on Endor, joins them to confront Terak and Charal and protect the forest.

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Timeline & Setting – Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (1985)

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Time period

Six months after the events of the first Ewoks film

In-universe, the story takes place roughly six months after the previous film. Noa is rebuilding his crashed star cruiser and plans to depart Endor, while the threat of the Marauders intensifies. The stolen energy cell accelerates the chase, forcing the group to race toward power-up and safety.

Location

Endor, Marauders' Castle, Towani Star Cruiser

The action mainly unfolds on the forest moon of Endor, home to the Ewoks and their wooden villages. The Marauders’ castle serves as the hostile base where Terak pursues the stolen power cell. The Towani star cruiser becomes the battleground where the final defense and escape unfold.

🌳 Forest Moon of Endor 🏰 Marauders' Castle 🚀 Towani Star Cruiser

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Main Characters – Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (1985)

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Noa Briqualon (Wilford Brimley)

Gruff at first, Noa is a skilled craftsman rebuilding his wrecked star cruiser. As Teek and Cindel arrive, he softens, becoming protective of the group and taking charge during the crisis. He demonstrates leadership and engineering know-how, ultimately powering up the ship to help repel the Marauders.

👨 Human 🛡️ Protector 🧭 Survivor

Cindel Towani (Aubree Miller)

A young Towani girl who forms bonds with Noa and Wicket, guiding the group through danger. She is exposed to Charal’s deception and shows resilience and curiosity as she navigates captivity and escape. Her presence helps unite humans and Ewoks in their defense of their home.

👧 Child 🧭 Explorer 🕊️ Hope

Wicket W. Warrick (Warwick Davis)

An Ewok warrior who quickly becomes a capable ally. He leads Ewok resistance during the assault on the cruiser and embodies Ewok bravery and loyalty. Wicket helps bridge communication and cooperation between the Ewoks and the human survivors.

🐾 Ewok 🛡️ Warrior 🤝 Ally

Teek (Niki Botelho)

A small Endorian native who guides Cindel and Noa to safety. His speed and resourcefulness help the group evade capture and find shelter. Teek’s quick actions and loyalty strengthen the newly formed alliance.

🧭 Guide 🐾 Ally 🗺️ Explorer

Charal (Siân Phillips)

A witch-like sorceress who wields the stolen power cell to manipulate others. She embodies deception and shape-shifting as part of Terak’s plan. The defeat of Charal leaves her trapped in bird form.

🪄 Villain 👀 Deceiver 🕊️ Shape-shifter

Terak (Carel Struycken)

Leader of the Marauders, ruthless and menacing. He orders Charal to locate Cindel and obtain the power for his own ends. Terak is ultimately killed in the climactic confrontation, ending the immediate threat.

⚔️ Villain 🧭 Marauder 🗡️ Power-seeker

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🤝 Alliance

Two very different groups—the human Towani survivors and the Ewoks—learn to cooperate under pressure. Noa’s rough exterior softens as he shelters Teek and Cindel and fights alongside the Ewoks. Teek’s quick thinking and Wicket’s loyalty help unify the groups in defense of the ship. The mutual aid shows that courage can bridge species and past grudges.

🛡️ Courage

Heroes repeatedly risk danger to protect their makeshift family. Wicket leads the Ewok defense of the cruiser, while Noa undertakes risky repairs to power up the ship. Cindel’s resilience and Teek’s resourcefulness emphasize that courage comes from collaboration and action.

⚡ Power

The energy cell represents a dangerous, almost magical resource that can be used for great good or great harm. Terak and Charal pursue its power through force and deceit, testing the group’s resolve. The story weighs how such power should be controlled, not exploited, and the defense shows it can be a tool for protection rather than domination.

🕯️ Sacrifice

Conflict exacts a heavy toll on families and communities. Jeremitt, Catarine, and Mace die defending the Ewoks and their allies, underscoring the cost of survival and loyalty. The remaining characters honor these sacrifices as they press on toward safety and reunion.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 13:57

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