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8.6
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andrew96
Critic Andrew Collins
rated 10

...timeless appeal lies in its easily identified, universal archetypes — goodies to root for, baddies to boo, a princess to be rescued and so on — and if it is most obviously dated to the 70s by the special effects, so be it.

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sofiestahlhut
Sofie Stahlhut
rated 9

One of the better old movies

2 years ago
kasperlovborg
Kasper Løvborg
rated 9

'The Empire Strikes Back' is the better film, one-upping the original in almost every way, but 'A New Hope' is an awesome adventure, too. Darth Vader, Han Solo, R2D2 & C3PO, light speed, light sabers, jedi mind tricks and T...

5 years ago
dwarfsidious
oscar
rated 8

Started the whole thing

1 year ago
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Cast & Crew

George Lucas
Director
George Lucas
Writer
Mark Hamill
As Luke Skywalker
James Earl Jones
As Darth Vader (voice) (uncredited)
Harrison Ford
As Han Solo
Peter Cushing
As Grand Moff Tarkin
Carrie Fisher
As Princess Leia Organa
Phil Tippett
As Cantina Alien (uncredited)

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In "Star Wars," a young farm boy named Luke Skywalker embarks on an epic adventure that will forever alter the course of the galaxy. Residing on the desert planet Tatooine, he crosses paths with Obi-Wan Kenobi, a wise mentor who introduces him to the mystical powers of the Force. Together, they set out to rescue Princess Leia, a courageous leader of the Rebel Alliance, from the clutches of Darth Vader and his oppressive Empire. As they navigate through treacherous space battles and face daunting challenges, Luke discovers his destiny as a Jedi Knight. This classic tale combines thrilling action with themes of bravery, friendship, and standing up against tyranny in an unforgettable sci-fi saga.

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You can stream Star Wars on: JioHotstar YouTube Movies

What movies are similar to Star Wars? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Star Wars include Superman, The Empire Strikes Back, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Moonraker, Firefox, Mad Max 2.

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Star Wars was released in theaters on April 18, 1997.