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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
“Every saga has a beginning.”
6.6/ 1019992h 16mEnglish
AdventureActionScience Fiction
Directed by George Lucas
Movie Info
- Director
- Release Date
- May 19, 1999
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Genre
- Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Budget
$115M
Revenue
$924M
Synopsis
The Galactic Republic is shaken by the invasion of the planet Naboo, orchestrated by a secret trade federation. Jedi Knights Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi are tasked with rescuing Queen Padmé Amidala and escorting her to the capital, Coruscant. During their journey, a technical malfunction forces them to land on the desert planet Tatooine. There, they encounter a young slave named Anakin Skywalker, a boy with an unusually strong connection to the Force. Qui-Gon believes the child is the prophesied Chosen One destined to bring balance to the Force. But no one knows that Anakin's discovery coincides with the return of the Sith, an ancient and evil order of dark side users who have been plotting their revenge against the Jedi for a millennium. As the fate of Naboo hangs in the balance, a final confrontation will set the stage for the galaxy's ultimate destiny.
Editor's Review
"Do you want to witness the beginning of an epic? But this time, it's a beginning where the heroes you know are still children, and evil is silently growing in the shadows. The Phantom Menace takes us back to a time long before the original trilogy, to an era where the galaxy is still 'far, far away' yet feels familiar. Amidst all this chaos, why is the fate of one small child so important? Who is Anakin Skywalker, and why does his connection to the Force astonish even the Jedi? This film blurs the lines between good and evil, questioning how a child's innocence could alter the destiny of the galaxy. With Darth Maul's unforgettable duel wielding a double-bladed lightsaber, the grand battle scenes on Naboo, and the mysterious nature of the Force itself... If you want to explore the roots of this saga and see how it all began, this journey is for you."
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