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Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by J.J. Abrams. With Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Daisy Ridley.
6.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle begins.
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6.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThe surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind the…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker.
MoviHero lists December 18, 2019 as the release date for Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker. J.J. Abrams is the listed director. The listed cast includes Carrie Fisher as General Leia Organa, Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Daisy Ridley as Rey, Adam Driver as Kylo Ren / Ben Solo. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 18, 2019
GenresAdventure · Science Fiction · Action
Runtime2h 22m
DirectorJ.J. Abrams
CastCarrie Fisher as General Leia Organa, Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Daisy Ridley as Rey, Adam Driver as Kylo Ren / Ben Solo
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker 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 IX – The Rise of Skywalker runs 2h 22m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 9/10: 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 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: 6.2/10 from 11,292 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required7/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker
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“Went to the first showing in town tonight.”
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“5 reasons you'll love this movie: You can't spoil the plot to anyone who hasn't seen it, because it doesn't HAVE a plot.”
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“Whilst still serviceable, 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' disappointed me - it makes for a relatively limp finish to the sequel trilogy.”
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“Well.. this was dull. Let me give you a little context to understand better how I felt during this movie. Firstly: I'm NOT a big…”
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“This movie is really awesome. It took me two viewings to truly cement the way I truly feel about this film. But upon second viewing…”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherGeneral Leia OrganaGeneral Leia Organa appears in Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (2019).Open character guide otherBen SoloBen Solo appears in Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (2019).Open character guide otherGeneral HuxGeneral Hux runs from Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens to Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker with Domhnall Gleeson carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherMaz KanataMaz Kanata runs from Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens to Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker with Lupita Nyong'o carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherPoe DameronPoe Dameron runs from Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens to Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker with Oscar Isaac carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherFinnFinn runs from Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens to Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker with John Boyega carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherReyRey runs from Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens to Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker with Daisy Ridley carrying the role across 3 films.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 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
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