Official movie poster for Star Wars (1977), a adventure action film

Star Wars(1977)

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...

8.2(22,828)2h 1m1977-05-25
AdventureActionScience Fiction

Star Wars Synopsis

Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.

Star Wars (1977) is a adventure, action and science fiction film directed by George Lucas, released on May 25, 1977 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Peter Cushing. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 22,828 ratings.

Director:
George Lucas
Writers:
George Lucas
Producers:
Gary Kurtz
Cinematographer:
Gilbert Taylor
Composer:
John Williams
Production:
Lucasfilm Ltd.
Budget:
$11,000,000
Revenue:
$775,398,007
Status:
Released

Star Wars (1977) Trailer

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Star Wars Videos & Clips

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Luke Skywalker Enters the Mos Eisley Cantina - Official Clip

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Obi-Wan Gives Luke Skywalker His Father's Lightsaber - Official Clip

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Luke Skywalker Destroys the Death Star - Official Clip

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Luke, Leia, Han & Chewie Get Stuck in the Garbage Compactor - Official Clip

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Kathleen Kennedy introduces a screening of the original 1977 print of Star Wars | BFI

Featurette

Inside the Archive: Star Wars in Technicolor | BFI

Featurette

Star Wars Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 22,828 ratings.

Cat Ellington

(As I'm writing this review, Darth Vader's theme music begins to build in my mind...) Well, it actually has a title, what the Darth Vader theme. And that title is "The Imperial March", composed by the great John Williams, whom, as many of you may already know, also composed the theme music for "Jaws" - that legendary score simply titled, "Main Title (Theme From Jaws)". Now, with that lil' bit of trivia aside, let…

Reviewed on February 13, 2017

John Chard

10/10

A long time ago in a childhood not too far away... Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the Imperial Army as it seeks to rule the Galactic Empire. An old Jedi Knight by the name of Ben "Obi-Wan" Kenobi may just be hers, and the rebels only hope. Teaming up with farm boy Luke Skywalker, scoundrel Captain Han Solo, and a couple of quirky droids, Kenobi sets off on a mission that could well shape the destiny…

Reviewed on July 21, 2019

gastyny

10/10

Star Wars (1977) is a true masterpiece of cinema, and is definitely one of the best films ever made. For me Star Wars (1977) is the best movie of all time,tied with The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Star Wars (1977) it is for sure the most iconic film of all time everything in it is iconic. The direction, the script, the performances in this film are brilliant, all the characters are captivating and well developed.…

Reviewed on April 13, 2020

r96sk

9/10

A quality start to the franchise. I say start, I guess that depends on the (seemingly) controversial way of watching these films - I've decided on release order, so it's the beginning for me anyway. I've heard a lot about <em>'Star Wars'</em> so I am expecting big things, this didn't disappoint whatsoever. I unquestionably enjoyed this! If I didn't know this was released in 1977 I would never have guessed, it still…

Reviewed on February 1, 2021

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Star Wars – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Star Wars online?

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Star Wars (1977) is available to stream on Disney Plus and fuboTV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Star Wars?

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The main cast of Star Wars (1977) includes Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing and Alec Guinness. The film was directed by George Lucas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Star Wars released?

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Star Wars was released on May 25, 1977 and runs for 2h 1m.

Is Star Wars worth watching?

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Star Wars (1977) holds an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 22,828 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, action and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Star Wars?

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Yes. The official Star Wars trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.