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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

2019·Movie
2h 22min·PG-13
56
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Relentless energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Spectacle9

Heart

Nostalgic and wondrous

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wonder8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Fantasy, pop culture, and the future

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Intrigue6

Style

Standout score and sound design

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

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The saga concludes.

The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle begins.
Grand Space Opera FinaleHeavy Nostalgia TripEpic Visual SpectacleIconic Musical ScoreFast-Paced ActionFamily Legacy ThemesFranchise ClosureFan Service HeavinessBlockbuster Escapism

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Where can I stream Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker legally?

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is included with a subscription to Disney+ and Hulu in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 51%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker?

2 h 22 min

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker runs 2 h 22 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker?

Critics52
Audiences61

Not quite. Audiences rate Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker higher (61) than critics (52). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker a box office hit?

Budget$490 million
Box office$1.1 billion

Yes. It cost about $490 million to make and earned $1.1 billion worldwide, 2.2 times its budget.

What language is Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in 84 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker use?

Idiot BallHowl of SorrowBittersweet EndingBlack Dude Dies FirstElite MooksMeaningful EchoThe ResenterAborted ArcKnew It All AlongAdaptation ExpansionBack for the FinaleDavid Versus Goliathand 285 more

TV Tropes lists 297 storytelling tropes for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, including Idiot Ball, Howl of Sorrow, Bittersweet Ending.