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Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

Seen it?

2002 | 142 min | Adventure, Action, Science Fiction

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It drew serious awards attention and it made about 5 times its budget, though it had middling reviews (62% 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 22 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Following an assassination attempt on Senator Padmé Amidala, Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi investigate a mysterious plot into the heart of the Separatist movement and the beginning of the Clone Wars.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    62% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 6 Oscars.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $649 million worldwide on a $120 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 468K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by George Lucas

  • Hayden ChristensenAnakin Skywalker
  • Ewan McGregorObi-Wan Kenobi
  • Natalie PortmanPadmé Amidala
  • Christopher LeeCount Dooku
  • Samuel L. JacksonMace Windu
  • Frank OzYoda (voice)
  • Ian McDiarmidChancellor Palpatine
  • Pernilla AugustShmi Skywalker
  • Temuera MorrisonJango Fett / Clone Troopers
  • Jimmy SmitsSenator Bail Organa