Release Date
May 16, 2002
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142 minutes
MPAA Rating
Rated PG for sustained sequences of sci-fi action/violence
Ten years after the events of THE PHANTOM MENACE, not only has the galaxy undergone significant change, but so have our familiar heroes Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor), Padmé Amidala (Natalie Portman) and Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) as they are thrown together again for the first time since the Trade Federation invasion of Naboo. Anakin has grown into the accomplished Jedi apprentice of Obi-Wan, who himself has transitioned from student to teacher. The two Jedi are... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
In 1999, the hype for the return of Star Wars was overwhelming, and The Phantom Menace suffered for it. Even without the build-up, many people would say that it was too cheesy, too cartoonish, and too childish. Full movie review »
