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Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by George Lucas. With Hayden Christensen, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman.
7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
When the sinister Sith unveil a thousand-year-old plot to rule the galaxy, the Republic crumbles and from its ashes rises the evil Galactic Empire. Jedi hero Anakin Skywalker must choose a side.
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7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen the sinister Sith unveil a thousand-year-old plot to rule the galaxy, the Republic crumbles and from its ashes rises the evil Galactic Empire. Jedi hero Anakin Sk…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.
MoviHero lists May 17, 2005 as the release date for Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. George Lucas is the listed director. The listed cast includes Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader, Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Natalie Portman as Padmé Amidala, Ian McDiarmid as Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 17, 2005
GenresAdventure · Science Fiction · Action
Runtime2h 20m
DirectorGeorge Lucas
CastHayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader, Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Natalie Portman as Padmé Amidala, Ian McDiarmid as Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith 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: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith runs 2h 20m. 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 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate 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: 7.5/10 from 15,461 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending7/10
Scary1/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required7/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
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“George Lucas comes full circle in more ways than one in "Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith," which is the sixth --…”
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“Having seen the first movie when it reached France as I was about 10, it left a vivid mark on my imagination, and I kind…”
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“I had lost hope in the Prequels when they first came out - disappointing isnt a strong enough word to explain it, but its the…”
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“Truly the best of the bad Star Wars movies, Revenge of the Sith doesn't make a whole lot of sense, both when viewed as self-contained…”
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“Still not perfect, but 'Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith' is such a more enjoyable entry in the prequel trilogy - which…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
George LucasDirector
George LucasWriter
Rick McCallumProducer
Hayden ChristensenAnakin Skywalker / Darth Vader
Ewan McGregorObi-Wan Kenobi
Natalie PortmanPadmé Amidala
Ian McDiarmidChancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious
Samuel L. JacksonMace Windu
Jimmy SmitsSenator Bail Organa
Frank OzYoda (voice)
Anthony DanielsC-3PO
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherDarth VaderDarth Vader appears in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005).Open character guide otherDarth SidiousDarth Sidious appears in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005).Open character guide otherSenator Bail OrganaSenator Bail Organa runs from Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones to Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith with Jimmy Smits carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherMace WinduMace Windu runs from Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones to Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith with Samuel L. Jackson carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherCount DookuCount Dooku runs from Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones to Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith with Christopher Lee carrying the role across 2 films.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 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 voiceYodaYoda appears across 5 MoviHero films from 1980-2005, portrayed by Frank Oz. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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