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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

1999·Movie
2h 16min·PG

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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace fingerprint

High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Epic and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Awe-inspiring and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wonder9
  • Nostalgia8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Fantasy, the future, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting6
  • Intrigue6

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition10
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

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About

Every saga has a beginning.

Anakin Skywalker, a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for revenge against the Jedi.
Epic Space OperaJohn Williams ScorePodracing SpectacleJedi Origin StoryGalactic PoliticsNostalgic Prequel EraHigh-Stakes ActionWorld-Building ExpansionComing-of-Age JourneyBlockbuster Fantasy

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Where can I stream Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace legally?

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is included with a subscription to Disney+ 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: Episode I - The Phantom Menace worth watching?

57
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace rated?

PGViolence

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

How long is Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace?

2 h 16 min

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace runs 2 h 16 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace?

Critics53
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace higher (62) than critics (53). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace a box office hit?

Budget$115 million
Box office$1.0 billion

Yes, a big one. It cost about $115 million to make and earned $1.0 billion worldwide, 9.1 times its budget.

What language is Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace in 89 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace use?

RetironyFinal BattleShout-Out"Friends" Rent ControlBig Badass Battle SequenceFaint in ShockMultiple Head CaseShow, Don't TellEnormous EngineAir Containment FieldDisproportionate RewardHappiness in Slaveryand 466 more

TV Tropes lists 478 storytelling tropes for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, including Retirony, Final Battle, Shout-Out.