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Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace is an adventure movie directed by George Lucas and starring Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman and Jake Lloyd and Ian McDiarmid. The movie was written by George Lucas. The film has a $115 million budget with a 136-minute running time. Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace currently has a 6.5 IMDb rating, based on 629717 and 51 Metascore on Metacritic. The movie is rated PG.
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace release date
When does Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace come out in theaters?
The official theatrical release date for Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999)is May 19, 1999.
When will Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace be released on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital?
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace DVD/Blu-ray release date is PENDING. The estimated DVD release date is August 1999. The movie has been out for around since its theatrical release. DVD and Blu-ray releases typically come out 12-16 weeks after the theatrical premiere.
Digital HD from Amazon Video and iTunes will be available 1-2 weeks before the Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K releases – sometime in August 1999. Dates do change so check back often as the release approaches. We will update this page with more details as they become available.
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Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace budget
How much did Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace cost to make?
$115,000,000 budget
The movie cost $115 million to make.
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace rating
PG Rated
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace is rated PG. Parental guidance is suggested, meaning some material may not be suitable for children. Parents are urged to give “parental guidance.” The movie may contain some material parents might not like for their young children.
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace reviews
6.5 IMDb 51 Metascore
The movie currently has a 6.5 of out 10 IMDb rating and 51 Metascore on Metacritic. We will continue to add and update review scores.
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace trailer
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace plot summary
What is Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace about?
Anakin Skywalker, a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for revenge against the Jedi.
Synopsis from IMDb – Two Jedi Knights escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dormant Sith resurface to claim their old glory.
The running times are based on US timings only and all times are rounded off to the nearest minute. Other countries may have different running lengths. Theatrical releases running times differ due to the counting of frames from the first frame to the last frame of any credits.
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace cast
Who is in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace?
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Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon Jinn |
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Ewan McGregor as Obi Wan Kenobi |
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Natalie Portman as Padmé Amidala |
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Jake Lloyd as Anakin Skywalker |
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Ian McDiarmid as Senator Palpatine |
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace box Office
How much did Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace make?
$924,317,558 worldwide
The film has made over $924 million worldwide at the box office. This does not include the DVD, Blu-ray and digital sales.
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace details
| Theatrical Release Date: | May 19, 1999 |
| DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: | PENDING |
| Film Budget: | $115 million |
| Box Office: | $924 million |
| Length: | 136 minutes |
| Genre: | Adventure, Action, Science Fiction |
| Language: | English |
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace facts
How long is Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace?
The movie is 136 minutes long (2 hours and 16 minutes).
What year did Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace come out?
The movie is out on May 19, 1999. The movie has been out for .
Who is the lead actor in the movie?
Liam Neeson plays as Qui-Gon Jinn.
Who is the director of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace?
George Lucas directed the movie.
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