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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)

Every saga has a beginning.

  • Adventure
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  • Science Fiction

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.

Rating
6.6 / 10 (16,375 votes)
Release date
May 19, 1999
Runtime
2h 16m
Language
English
Director
George Lucas
Status
Released
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