Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope

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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.

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Critics Consensus

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.

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Tom Shales

NPR

The greatest kids' picture for adults since "The Wizard of Oz."

May 4, 2022

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Molly Haskell

Village Voice

I don't see how I can come out ahead panning Star Wars, George Lucas's science-fiction film that has been acclaimed by children of all ages as the Fun Movie of the year.

Feb 27, 2020

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Richard Combs

Sight & Sound

Without the simple spiritual convictions of his predecessors, or the philosophical speculations of his contemporaries, Lucas has rather left his audience out in the cold.

Dec 12, 2019

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

...seeing the original Star Wars in 1978 was like getting hit by lightning…made your heart soar and your knees weak as you stumbled out of your local flea-pit, squinting in the bleak light of the real world…

Rated: 5/5

May 4, 2024

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Wesley Lovell

Cinema Sight

Ascetic monks and hermits. These are probably the only two types of people who have never heard of Star Wars. For everyone else, it’s something of a right of passage.

Apr 7, 2024

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Christian Eulinberg

InSession Film

This film shines with its expedition outside of the sands of Tatooine...

Sep 26, 2023

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Sean D

Great film! You care about the characters from the start. The second half of the movie picks up in pace and keeps you wanting more.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/11/24

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Hunter R

If we are being honest this movie is mainly good because of the universe it created for us all.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/07/24

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Peter P

It's a classic!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/06/24

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Vincent D

Brilliant film, doesn’t get old!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/04/24

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Audience Member

Still the only Star Wars movie I’ve seen and it was cool I guess

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/04/24

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Jim M

he Star Wars movies are the best movie franchise ever made hands down! You will laugh and cry and some times at the same time with strong messages for humanity!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/22/24

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Synopsis

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.

Director: George Lucas
Producer: George Lucas
Screenwriter: George Lucas
Production Co: Lucasfilm Ltd.
Rating: PG
Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 25, 1977, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Aug 13, 1982
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $345
Runtime: 2h 1m
Sound Mix: Surround

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