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1999 · 2h 13m · PG · Adventure · Action · Science Fiction
Rotten Tomatoes 54%Metacritic 51/100TMDB 6.6/10 (16,058 votes)
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace is a 1999 American epic space opera film written and directed by George Lucas in his first directorial effort since the original Star Wars, released in 1977. Produced by Lucasfilm Ltd. and distributed by 20th Century Fox, it is the fourth film in the Star Wars film series, the first film of the prequel trilogy and the first chronological chapter of the "Skywalker Saga." The film stars Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ahmed Best, Ian McDiarmid, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Pernilla August, and Frank Oz. It is set 32 years before the original trilogy, during the era of the Galactic Republic.
Directed by George Lucas
Box office $1.05B worldwide
Family guide
8+Common Sense Media calls it a violent kid-centric prequel with fighting, explosions, death; Children and Media Australia says not recommended under 10, parental guidance to 12.[1][2]
- Sex & nudity: Not present[1]
- Violence: Plenty of sci-fi violence, though none of it's gory or detailed. At least two ma[1]
- Language: Language includes name-calling like "brain dead," "stunted slime," "slave scum,"[1]
- Drugs & alcohol: Not present[1]
- Frightening & intense: Mild[1]
- Other: violence, scary scenes, themes[1]
Representation: Most human characters are White and male. Queen Amidala appears relatively passive.[1]
Family reviews:Plugged In ↗Common Sense Media ↗Dove ↗Movieguide ↗
Cast & crew
Cast & crew political lean — 3 of 35 researched: 2 left · 0 center · 0 right · 1 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.
