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Star Wars

(1977)
8.6 PixlRun
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...
Country United States of America
Original language English
Runtime 2h 01min
Premiere 1977-05-25
Box office $460,998,507 worldwide gross
MPAA rating PG
Director George Lucas
Cinematography Gilbert Taylor
Editor Richard Chew
Producers Gary Kurtz
Production Lucasfilm Ltd.
IMDb 8.6
RT 94
Meta 90

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Director
George Lucas
Cinematography
Gilbert Taylor
Editor
Richard Chew
Producers
Gary Kurtz

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Our review

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who directed Star Wars?
George Lucas directed Star Wars in 1977.
What is the IMDb rating?
Star Wars has an IMDb rating of 8.6/10 from 1,555,851 votes.
Where can I watch Star Wars?
Star Wars is available on Hulu, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies.
How long is Star Wars?
Star Wars has a runtime of 2h 01min (121 minutes).
How much did Star Wars earn at the box office?
Star Wars earned $460,998,507 worldwide.

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