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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by George Lucas. With Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman.
66/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAnakin 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 J…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace.
MoviHero lists May 19, 1999 as the release date for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. George Lucas is the listed director. The listed cast includes Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon Jinn, Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Natalie Portman as Padmé Amidala, Jake Lloyd as Anakin Skywalker. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 19, 1999
GenresAdventure · Science Fiction · Action
Runtime2h 16m
DirectorGeorge Lucas
CastLiam Neeson as Qui-Gon Jinn, Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Natalie Portman as Padmé Amidala, Jake Lloyd as Anakin Skywalker
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace runs 2h 16m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: 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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RATING & SOURCE
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TMDB: 66/100 (6.6/10) from 16,292 votes. Updated Oct 9, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherQui-Gon JinnQui-Gon Jinn in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999), played by Liam Neeson.Open character guide otherObi-Wan KenobiObi-Wan Kenobi appears across 3 MoviHero films from 1999-2005, portrayed by Ewan McGregor. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherPadmé AmidalaPadmé Amidala appears across 3 MoviHero films from 1999-2005, portrayed by Natalie Portman. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherAnakin SkywalkerAnakin Skywalker appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1999-2002, portrayed by Jake Lloyd and Hayden Christensen. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceYodaYoda appears across 3 MoviHero films from 1999-2005, portrayed by Frank Oz. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceC-3POC-3PO appears across 6 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
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