Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope

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Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope

PG

Released May 25, 1977

2h 1m

Sci-Fi

Adventure

Action

Fantasy

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The Imperial Forces -- under orders from cruel Darth Vader (David Prowse) -- hold Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) hostage, in their efforts to quell the rebellion against the Galactic Empire. Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and Han Solo (Harrison Ford), captain of the Millennium Falcon, work together with the companionable droid duo R2-D2 (Kenny Baker) and C-3PO (Anthony Daniels) to rescue the beautiful princess, help the Rebel Alliance, and restore freedom and justice to the Galaxy.

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Critics Consensus

A legendarily expansive and ambitious start to the sci-fi saga, George Lucas opened our eyes to the possibilities of blockbuster filmmaking and things have never been the same.

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Tom Shales

NPR

The greatest kids' picture for adults since "The Wizard of Oz."

May 4, 2022

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Molly Haskell

Village Voice

I don't see how I can come out ahead panning Star Wars, George Lucas's science-fiction film that has been acclaimed by children of all ages as the Fun Movie of the year.

Feb 27, 2020

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Richard Combs

Sight & Sound

Without the simple spiritual convictions of his predecessors, or the philosophical speculations of his contemporaries, Lucas has rather left his audience out in the cold.

Dec 12, 2019

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Carson Timar

ClapperCast

There truly is just a magic to this film that is undeniably fun and touching.

Jun 7, 2024

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Akhil Arora

AkhilArora.com

[There’s] a charm to the simplicity, be it the cantina, the low-IQ Stormtroopers, or the film’s structure itself.

May 31, 2024

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

...seeing the original Star Wars in 1978 was like getting hit by lightning…made your heart soar and your knees weak as you stumbled out of your local flea-pit, squinting in the bleak light of the real world…

Rated: 5/5

May 4, 2024

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Hemish W

One of the all time best movies. What a way to start a franchise. Even though this movie is more than 50 years old the visuals stilll hold up great, and the use of "The Hero's Journey" is amazing. The characters are fun to follow, and the adventure is amazing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/04/24

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Professional D

I love this film and even the graffics .

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/30/24

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MG_Claymore C

The film that started it all. 'Star Wars'. (1977) A truly amazing classic story. I love it. It was always have a forever place in me. Thank you George Lucas!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/29/24

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Jae C

A game changer for movie history! Definitely a must watch. I love this movie, it's oddly relaxing and overall just a classic, amazing movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/23/24

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Dimitra T

Das Schauspiel ist großartig.Die Charaktere sind echt toll geschrieben.Das ist ein so toller und unterhaltsamer Film.Die Kostüme sind echt toll gemacht.Die Action ist sehr gut gemacht.Star Wars ist ein extrem guter Film.Ein Film der ein eigenes Genre erfand(glaube ich).Star Wars ist einer der Einflussreichsten Filme allerzeiten.Für mich ein Film den man gesehen haben muss. 10/10

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/18/24

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CDM W

Soundtrack: Explosive

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/14/24

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Synopsis

The Imperial Forces -- under orders from cruel Darth Vader (David Prowse) -- hold Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) hostage, in their efforts to quell the rebellion against the Galactic Empire. Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and Han Solo (Harrison Ford), captain of the Millennium Falcon, work together with the companionable droid duo R2-D2 (Kenny Baker) and C-3PO (Anthony Daniels) to rescue the beautiful princess, help the Rebel Alliance, and restore freedom and justice to the Galaxy.

Director: George Lucas
Producer: Gary Kurtz
Screenwriter: George Lucas
Production Co: Lucasfilm Ltd.
Rating: PG
Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 25, 1977, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Aug 13, 1982
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $345
Runtime: 2h 1m
Sound Mix: Surround

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