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Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope

Play trailer 2:01 Poster for Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope PG Released May 25, 1977 2h 1m Sci-Fi Adventure Action Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Carson Timar ClapperCast There truly is just a magic to this film that is undeniably fun and touching. Jun 7, 2024 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review Professional D I love this film and even the graffics . Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/30/24 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review CDM W Soundtrack: Explosive Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/14/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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