Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Seen it?1999 | 136 min | Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 9 times its budget and people are still talking about it, though it had middling reviews (54% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 16 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Anakin Skywalker, a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for revenge against the Jedi.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
54% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 3 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
$1.0 billion worldwide on a $115 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 860K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by George Lucas
- Liam NeesonQui-Gon Jinn
- Ewan McGregorObi-Wan Kenobi
- Natalie PortmanPadmé Amidala
- Jake LloydAnakin Skywalker
- Ian McDiarmidSenator Palpatine
- Pernilla AugustShmi Skywalker
- Oliver Ford DaviesGovernor Sio Bibble
- Hugh QuarshieCaptain Panaka
- Ahmed BestJar Jar Binks
- Anthony DanielsC-3PO (voice)