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Movie poster: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

1999 · 136 min Adventure Action Science Fiction
6.6 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1999
Country United States of America
Genre Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Director George Lucas
Runtime 136 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.6/10 (15661 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Momentum is sustained from first scene to last. The director knows how to give the viewer breathing room without losing tension — and that's valuable in the genre.

Watches in one breath. Plot logic is secondary — what matters here is movement and rhythm, and that's all in order.

For genre fans — essential viewing. For those looking for something deeper — possibly not the film.

Director: George Lucas

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Evening with friends, volume up. Talking during the film is acceptable.

🎭 Cast

Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson

Qui-Gon Jinn

Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregor

Obi-Wan Kenobi

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman

Padmé Amidala

Jake Lloyd

Jake Lloyd

Anakin Skywalker

Ian McDiarmid

Ian McDiarmid

Senator Palpatine

Pernilla August

Pernilla August

Shmi Skywalker

Oliver Ford Davies

Oliver Ford Davies

Governor Sio Bibble

Hugh Quarshie

Hugh Quarshie

Captain Panaka

Ahmed Best

Ahmed Best

Jar Jar Binks

Anthony Daniels

Anthony Daniels

C-3PO (voice)

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