Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

– Anakin Skywalker, a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evi..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.50 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 16 Minutes
Release Year:
1999
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)

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.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) - Trailer

Release Date:

19 May 1999

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

George Lucas

Writer:

George Lucas

Main Actors:

Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd

Plot:

The evil Trade Federation, led by Nute Gunray is planning to take over the peaceful world of Naboo. Jedi Knights Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi are sent to confront the leaders. But not everything goes to plan. The two Jedi escape, and along with their new Gungan friend, Jar Jar Binks head to Naboo to warn Queen Amidala, but droids have already started to capture Naboo and the Queen is not safe there. Eventually, they land on Tatooine, where they become friends with a young boy known as Anakin Skywalker. Qui-Gon is curious about the boy, and sees a bright future for him. The group must now find a way of getting to Coruscant and to finally solve this trade dispute, but there is someone else hiding in the shadows. Are the Sith really extinct? Is the Queen really who she says she is? And what's so special about this young boy?

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 26 wins & 65 nominations.

Gross profit:

$431,000,000

Production:

20th Century Fox

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
54%
Metacritic:
51%