Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Seen it?2005 | 140 min | Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It made about 8 times its budget, audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. 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.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
When the sinister Sith unveil a thousand-year-old plot to rule the galaxy, the Republic crumbles and from its ashes rises the evil Galactic Empire. Jedi hero Anakin Skywalker must choose a side.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
79% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
$850 million worldwide on a $113 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 553K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by George Lucas
- Hayden ChristensenAnakin Skywalker / Darth Vader
- Ewan McGregorObi-Wan Kenobi
- Natalie PortmanPadmé Amidala
- Ian McDiarmidChancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious
- Samuel L. JacksonMace Windu
- Jimmy SmitsSenator Bail Organa
- Frank OzYoda (voice)
- Anthony DanielsC-3PO
- Christopher LeeCount Dooku
- Keisha Castle-HughesQueen of Naboo