Star Wars: Episode IV -- A New Hope

1977, Sci-fi/Adventure, 2h 1m

137 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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A legendarily expansive and ambitious start to the sci-fi saga, George Lucas opened our eyes to the possibilities of blockbuster filmmaking and things have never been the same. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

The Imperial Forces -- under orders from cruel Darth Vader (David Prowse) -- hold Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) hostage, in their efforts to quell the rebellion against the Galactic Empire. Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and Han Solo (Harrison Ford), captain of the Millennium Falcon, work together with the companionable droid duo R2-D2 (Kenny Baker) and C-3PO (Anthony Daniels) to rescue the beautiful princess, help the Rebel Alliance, and restore freedom and justice to the Galaxy.

Rating:

PG
Genre:

Sci-fi, Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Original Language:

English
Director:

George Lucas
Producer:

Gary Kurtz
Writer:

George Lucas
Release Date (Theaters):

May 25, 1977 wide
Release Date (Streaming):

Dec 6, 2005
Box Office (Gross USA):

$345
Runtime:

2h 1m
Sound Mix:

Surround
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Cast & Crew

Mark Hamill
Luke Skywalker

Harrison Ford
Han Solo

Carrie Fisher
Princess Leia Organa

Alec Guinness
Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi

Peter Cushing
Grand Moff Tarkin

Anthony Daniels
C-3PO

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Audience Reviews for Star Wars: Episode IV -- A New Hope

Jun 22, 2016

The movie that started "it all." George Lucas quite literally picked up a study by Carl Jung on literary archetypes and wrote the script to a "T." Wonderful cast interaction and great "coming of age" film. One of the best parts of the movie is how relatable the characters can be to just about everyone. Luke Skywalker is the farm boy that seeks bigger and better things, Han Solo is the average cocky guy but also has a soft spot for helping people. Wonderfully crafted film to lay ground work for the rest of the saga, starting with episode IV of course.

Patrick W Super Reviewer
Mar 26, 2016

A groundbreaking and legendary film that is both fun and entertaining beyond belief. The writing is fantastic, the performances have a pulpy undercurrent and the action exhilarating and iconic. An arguably perfect film that captures the feeling of child like wonder and awe unlike any other film.

Matthew M Super Reviewer
Mar 14, 2016

Unlike anything that came before, Star Wars is epic on every scale; and George Lucas has given us a glimpse of a fully realized universe that leaves its legacy today.

Jonathan W Super Reviewer
Feb 05, 2016

An important and revolutionary film. Unforgettable, fun and smart. If you haven't seen this film yet or any other Star Wars film for that matter, then you are doing a complete disservice!

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