Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Seen it?2019 | 142 min | Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It collected a shelf of major awards and it was a solid box office hit, though it had middling reviews (51% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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. If you loved Star Wars: The Last Jedi or Star Trek, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 22 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle begins.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
51% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Nominated for 3 Oscars, 3 BAFTAs and 1 DGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$1.1 billion worldwide on a $490 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by J.J. Abrams
- Carrie FisherGeneral Leia Organa
- Mark HamillLuke Skywalker
- Daisy RidleyRey
- Adam DriverKylo Ren / Ben Solo
- John BoyegaFinn
- Oscar IsaacPoe Dameron
- Anthony DanielsC-3PO
- Naomi AckieJannah
- Domhnall GleesonGeneral Hux
- Richard E. GrantAllegiant General Pryde