Star Wars
Star Wars

Star Wars

1977Movie121 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb8.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic90
Google Users94%
Director: George LucasGenres: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Plot Summary

A young farmhand on a desert planet, Luke Skywalker, embarks on an epic adventure after discovering a hidden message from a princess. Teaming up with a cynical smuggler, a wise old Jedi Knight, and two droids, Luke joins the Rebel Alliance to combat the evil Galactic Empire. Their mission is to rescue the princess and deliver the secret plans of the Empire's planet-destroying weapon, the Death Star, to the Rebel forces.

Critical Reception

Star Wars was a monumental critical and commercial success, revolutionizing the science fiction genre and becoming a global cultural phenomenon. Praised for its groundbreaking special effects, innovative storytelling, and classic hero's journey narrative, it captured the imaginations of audiences and critics alike, earning widespread acclaim and numerous accolades.

What Reviewers Say

  • Groundbreaking special effects and thrilling action sequences.
  • A captivating blend of science fiction, fantasy, and adventure.
  • Timeless storytelling with iconic characters and memorable themes.

Google audience: Audiences universally lauded Star Wars for its imaginative world-building, compelling characters, and the sense of wonder it instilled. Many appreciated its classic good versus evil narrative and its ability to transport viewers to another galaxy, with frequent comments on its enduring legacy and rewatchability.

Awards & Accolades

Won 6 Academy Awards (including Best Visual Effects, Best Art Direction, Best Film Editing, Best Original Score, Best Sound, Best Costume Design) and nominated for 4 others, including Best Picture and Best Director. Also received a Special Achievement Academy Award for Sound Effects. Nominated for 11 BAFTA Awards, winning 5. Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture - Drama.

Fun Fact

The iconic "lightsaber" sound effect was created by combining the hum of a vintage television set with the buzz of a movie projector.

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Flopmeister2000

Flopmeister2000

What can be said about this movie that hasn't already been said? It simply is the greatest movie of all time. Everything about it is an absolute game-changer and redefined cinema for decades to come.
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Thinking back to the films that define my generation; I recall queuing round the cinema as an excited 10 year old for two hours waiting to see this film. I wonder how many people could say that they have done that in the last 20 years? This...
GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

Everyone and their mother is going to write reviews about the Star Wars movies...and this one, this one actually came out before I was born. It breaks the heart. I had to wait until the re-release before I got to see this one on the big ...
r96sk

r96sk

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'...
gastyny

gastyny

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 m...
John Chard

John Chard

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 ...
Cat Ellington

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 o...