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Solo: A Star Wars Story

2018·Movie
2h 15min·PG-13
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Nostalgic and wondrous

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Coming of Age8
  • Wonder7

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Pop culture, the future, and fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and sound design

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

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About

Never tell him the odds.

Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian.
Star Wars Origin StoryHeist AdventureNostalgic BlockbusterCharming Rogue ChemistryGalactic Crime SyndicateHigh-Octane Space ActionIconic Sound DesignComing-of-Age in SpaceVisual SpectacleLighthearted Sci-Fi

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Solo: A Star Wars Story legally?

Solo: A Star Wars Story 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 Solo: A Star Wars Story worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Solo: A Star Wars Story rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Solo: A Star Wars Story?

2 h 15 min

Solo: A Star Wars Story runs 2 h 15 min.

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

Critics66
Audiences64

Yes. Critics average 66 and audiences 64 out of 100, so both groups see Solo: A Star Wars Story much the same way.

Was Solo: A Star Wars Story a box office hit?

Budget$250 million
Box office$393 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $250 million to make and earned $393 million worldwide, 1.6 times its budget.

What language is Solo: A Star Wars Story in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

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

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

What tropes does Solo: A Star Wars Story use?

Slave LiberationNot His SledAdaptational HeroismSky HeistLemming CopsNoodle IncidentMade of ExplodiumMoment KillerDesk Sweep of RageVirtue Is Weakness"Good Luck" GestureHoist by His Own Petardand 225 more

TV Tropes lists 237 storytelling tropes for Solo: A Star Wars Story, including Slave Liberation, Not His Sled, Adaptational Heroism.