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Star Wars

1977Movie2 h 1 minPG

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6Metacritic908.9Rotten Tomatoes93%96%

An awe-inspiring, nostalgic adventure movie about fantasy and the future, with standout score and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for tears or scares.

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Story

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...

Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.

Feels like

  • Epic Space Opera
  • Classic Hero's Journey
  • Iconic Visual Spectacle
  • Timeless Nostalgia
  • Triumphant Adventure
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Magical Realism in Sci-Fi
  • Unforgettable Score
  • Cultural Phenomenon
  • Pure Wonder

Cast

24 of 74

Crew

Directed by
George Lucas
Written by
George Lucas
Produced by
Gary Kurtz
Music by
John Williams

Everyone

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Facts

May 25, 1977 · 2 h 1 min · PG

Released
May 25, 1977
Runtime
2 h 1 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$11 million
Box office
$775 million
Available in
85 countries

Tropes

Trick-and-Follow Ploy, The Paralyzer, Freeze-Frame Bonus +9

  • Trick-and-Follow Ploy
  • The Paralyzer
  • Freeze-Frame Bonus
  • Sensory Tentacles
  • Eject... Eject... Eject...
  • A Taste of Their Own Medicine
  • Title Drop Chapter
  • Computer Equals Tapedrive
  • Final Girl
  • Dragon-in-Chief
  • Won Over by Earnestness
  • Delayed Explosion

12 of 534 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Star Wars?"

Questions about Star Wars

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Star Wars?

Disney+

In the United States, Star Wars streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 61 other countries.

Is Star Wars worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 8.6, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 90).

Is Star Wars okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Star Wars?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Was Star Wars a box office hit?

Budget$11 million
Box office$775 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $11 million to make and earned $775 million worldwide, 70.5 times its budget.

What tropes does Star Wars use?

Trick-and-Follow PloyThe ParalyzerFreeze-Frame BonusSensory TentaclesEject... Eject... Eject...A Taste of Their Own MedicineTitle Drop ChapterComputer Equals TapedriveFinal GirlDragon-in-ChiefWon Over by EarnestnessDelayed Explosionand 522 more

TV Tropes lists 534 tropes for it, including Trick-and-Follow Ploy, The Paralyzer, and Freeze-Frame Bonus.