Star Wars: A New Hope.

Name: Star Wars: A New Hope
Genre: Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Released: 1977-05-25
Duration: 124 min
Cast: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Mayhew, Alec Guinness

An ordinary farm boy finds a larger cause.

Luke Skywalker joins a determined princess, an old mentor, and a reluctant smuggler in a rebellion against an empire's planet-destroying weapon.

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Why it’s a little special

Clear character goals, memorable spacecraft, and a growing band of allies give the adventure its lasting momentum.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

Deaths of family members, burned bodies, a severed arm, gun battles, torture implications, and destruction on a planetary scale.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: George Lucas
Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Mayhew, Alec Guinness, Peter Cushing, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, David Prowse, Phil Brown, Shelagh Fraser, Jack Purvis
Release date: May 25, 1977
Runtime: 124 minutes
Genre: Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Language: English