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Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by J.J. Abrams. With Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac.
7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers.
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7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens.
MoviHero lists December 15, 2015 as the release date for Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens. J.J. Abrams is the listed director. The listed cast includes Daisy Ridley as Rey, John Boyega as Finn, Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron, Adam Driver as Kylo Ren. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 15, 2015
GenresAdventure · Science Fiction · Action
Runtime2h 16m
DirectorJ.J. Abrams
CastDaisy Ridley as Rey, John Boyega as Finn, Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron, Adam Driver as Kylo Ren
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens 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 VII – The Force Awakens 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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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.2/10 from 21,085 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Seven estimates of the viewing experience, based on the stored Watch Profile. These are separate from the movie rating and are not verified scene-by-scene assessments.
Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens
Selected viewer reactions, in their own words. These excerpts reflect individual opinions, not an overall verdict.
Viewer reaction
“Slumber Earthquake. There really is no point trying to do an in depth review of this, it falls in line with a number of series…”
Viewer reaction
“A meaningless continuation of a saga that was decidedly concluded in Return of the Jedi.”
Viewer reaction
“The following is a review that I originally wrote in 2015.”
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“So where were you when the Science Fiction cinema sensation ‘Star Wars’ took shape and captured the imagination of the massive global moviegoers’ escapist expectations…”
Viewer reaction
“The Force Awakens: A New Hope 2.0 The highly-anticipated follow-up to the Original Trilogy treads through familiar waters, taking the "safe route" approach.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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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 otherKylo RenKylo Ren runs from Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens to Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi with Adam Driver carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherPrincess LeiaPrincess Leia appears across 3 MoviHero films from 1980-2015, portrayed by Carrie Fisher. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.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
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