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Star Wars

1977 · 2h 1m · Released

PG Adventure, Action, Science Fiction

Ratings

Based on audience scores
8.2 The Movie Database
8.6 IMDb
96% Rotten Tomatoes
89 Metacritic

Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.

Where to Stream

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Disney Plus

Top Cast & Crew

George Lucas Director
Mark Hamill Luke Skywalker
Harrison Ford Han Solo
Carrie Fisher Princess Leia Organa
Peter Cushing Grand Moff Tarkin
Alec Guinness Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi
Anthony Daniels C-3PO
Kenny Baker R2-D2
Peter Mayhew Chewbacca
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Frequently asked questions about Star Wars

Where can I watch Star Wars?

Star Wars is available to stream on Disney Plus in the US. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What is Star Wars about?

Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.

What are the ratings for Star Wars?

Star Wars scores 8.2 on The Movie Database, 8.6 on IMDb, 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 89 on Metacritic.

Who stars in Star Wars?

Star Wars stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, and Alec Guinness.

When did Star Wars come out?

Star Wars was released in 1977.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Last updated September 2026.