Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace(1999)
“Every saga has a beginning.”
Overview
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.
Director
George Lucas
Studio
Lucasfilm Ltd.
Budget
$115M
Revenue
$1.0B
Cast
Liam Neeson
as Qui-Gon Jinn
Ewan McGregor
as Obi-Wan Kenobi
Natalie Portman
as Padmé Amidala
Jake Lloyd
as Anakin Skywalker
Ian McDiarmid
as Senator Palpatine
Pernilla August
as Shmi Skywalker
Oliver Ford Davies
as Governor Sio Bibble
Hugh Quarshie
as Captain Panaka
Ahmed Best
as Jar Jar Binks
Anthony Daniels
as C-3PO (voice)
Kenny Baker
as R2-D2
Frank Oz
as Yoda (voice)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1999
Runtime
2h 16m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$115M
Box Office
$1.0B
Production Companies
Lucasfilm Ltd.
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What is Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace about?▼
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.
Who directed Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace?▼
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace was directed by George Lucas and released in 1999. It is a adventure, action, science fiction film.
How long is Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace?▼
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes total).
Who stars in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace?▼
The cast of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace includes Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon Jinn, Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Natalie Portman as Padmé Amidala, Jake Lloyd as Anakin Skywalker, Ian McDiarmid as Senator Palpatine and more.
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