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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

PG19992h 16mGeorge Lucas
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 54% · Metacritic 51

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"Every saga has a beginning."

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.

AdventureActionScience Fiction
GalaxySenateTaskmasterProphecyQueenApprenticeTaxesPrequelSpace OperaAdmiring

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Frequently asked questions

What is Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) 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 stars in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace?

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace stars Liam Neeson (Qui-Gon Jinn), Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi), Natalie Portman (Padmé Amidala), Jake Lloyd (Anakin Skywalker), Ian McDiarmid (Senator Palpatine). The film was directed by George Lucas.

How long is Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace?

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1999. It is rated PG.

Is Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace worth watching?

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 54. Fans of Adventure, Action, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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