Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Seen it?2017 | 152 min | Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It made about 4 times its budget, it earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans and action fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Epic and sweeping, at 2 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 2 hr 32 min.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares to do battle with the First Order.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 4 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
$1.3 billion worldwide on a $300 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 725K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rian Johnson
- Mark HamillLuke Skywalker / Dobbu Scay (voice)
- Carrie FisherLeia Organa
- Adam DriverKylo Ren
- Daisy RidleyRey
- John BoyegaFinn
- Oscar IsaacPoe Dameron
- Andy SerkisSnoke
- Lupita Nyong'oMaz Kanata
- Domhnall GleesonGeneral Hux
- Anthony DanielsC-3PO