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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.

6.5
1,891
Directed by

George Lucas

Written by

George Lucas (Screenplay)

Runtime

136 minutes

Country

United States of America

Language

English

Tagline

Every generation has a legend. Every journey has a first step. Every saga has a beginning.

Cast

Keywords

prophecy senate space opera queen taskmaster taxes galaxy apprentice

Photos

Lists

#449 on Empire's 500 Greatest Movies Of All Time Empire

Awards

Oscar nomination for Best Effects, Sound Effects Editing Ben Burtt

Oscar nomination for Best Effects, Visual Effects Dennis Muren

Oscar nomination for Best Sound Gary Rydstrom Tom Johnson Shawn Murphy