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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

2016·Movie
2h 13min·PG-13
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic657.7Rotten Tomatoes84%87%
IMDb7.8Metacritic657.7Rotten Tomatoes84%87%

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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and epic

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Spectacle9
  • Tension8

Heart

Cathartic and wondrous

  • Catharsis7
  • Wonder7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

The future, war, and fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Empires are built on fear. Rebellions are built on hope.

A rogue band of resistance fighters unite for a mission to steal the Death Star plans and bring a new hope to the galaxy.
Space OperaRebellion & WarfareHeroic SacrificeVisually StunningEpic ScopeClassic Star Wars FeelHigh-Stakes MissionPolitical Intrigue

Crew

Directed by:
Gareth Edwards, Simon Crane, Annie Penn
Written by:
George Lucas, Tony Gilroy, Chris Weitz
Produced by:
Kathleen Kennedy, John Knoll, Jina Jay
Composed by:
Michael Giacchino, Matthew Wood, David Acord

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

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Where can I stream Rogue One: A Star Wars Story legally?

Disney+YouTube TV

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

Is Rogue One: A Star Wars Story worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rogue One: A Star Wars Story rated?

PG-13Violence

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

How long is Rogue One: A Star Wars Story?

2 h 13 min

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story runs 2 h 13 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story?

Critics75
Audiences81

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 81 out of 100, so both groups see Rogue One: A Star Wars Story much the same way.

Was Rogue One: A Star Wars Story a box office hit?

Budget$200 million
Box office$1.1 billion

Yes, a big one. It cost about $200 million to make and earned $1.1 billion worldwide, 5.3 times its budget.

What language is Rogue One: A Star Wars Story in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Rogue One: A Star Wars Story?

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

What tropes does Rogue One: A Star Wars Story use?

Hyperspeed AmbushPardon My KlingonLeaning on the Fourth WallOpening CrawlSquare-Cube LawI Will Punish Your Friend for Your FailureMildly MilitaryStarts Stealthily, Ends LoudlyHitchhiker HeroesSpace JewsSecond Law of Metafictional ThermodynamicsCool Starshipand 382 more

TV Tropes lists 394 storytelling tropes for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, including Hyperspeed Ambush, Pardon My Klingon, Leaning on the Fourth Wall.