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Star Wars
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by George Lucas. With Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher.
8.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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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8.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTPrincess 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Star Wars.
MoviHero lists May 25, 1977 as the release date for Star Wars. George Lucas is the listed director. The listed cast includes Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford as Han Solo, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia Organa, Peter Cushing as Grand Moff Tarkin. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 25, 1977
GenresAdventure · Science Fiction · Action
Runtime2h 1m
DirectorGeorge Lucas
CastMark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford as Han Solo, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia Organa, Peter Cushing as Grand Moff Tarkin
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Star Wars right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Star Wars runs 2h 1m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.2/10 from 23,114 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“A long time ago in a childhood not too far away...”
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“Back in the early 80s when we were still kids and "Star Wars" finally ducked under the Iron Curtain, there was nothing to compare it…”
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“(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…”
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“Star Wars (1977) is a true masterpiece of cinema, and is definitely one of the best films ever made.”
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“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…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherObi-Wan "Ben" KenobiObi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi appears in Star Wars (1977).Open character guide otherPrincess Leia OrganaPrincess Leia Organa appears in Star Wars (1977).Open character guide otherGrand Moff TarkinGrand Moff Tarkin appears in Star Wars (1977).Open character guide otherLuke SkywalkerLuke Skywalker appears across 5 MoviHero films from 1977-2019, portrayed by Mark Hamill. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherHan SoloHan Solo appears across 4 MoviHero films from 1977-2015, portrayed by Harrison Ford. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherC-3POC-3PO appears across 8 MoviHero films from 1977-2019, portrayed by Anthony Daniels. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherChewbaccaChewbacca appears across 3 MoviHero films from 1977-1983, portrayed by Peter Mayhew. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceDarth VaderDarth Vader appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1977-1983, portrayed by James Earl Jones. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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