Star Wars · Film

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 1999

Two Jedi Knights protect young Queen Padme Amidala while discovering a boy who may be the Chosen One foretold to bring balance to the Force.

Runtime: 2h 16m
TMDB rating: ★ 6.6 16355 votes
Release date: 1999-05-19
Format: Film
Era: Prequel-trilogy

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Crew

George Lucas Director
George Lucas Writer

Cast 20

Liam Neeson Qui-Gon Jinn
Ewan McGregor Obi-Wan Kenobi
Natalie Portman Padmé Amidala
Jake Lloyd Anakin Skywalker
Ian McDiarmid Senator Palpatine
Pernilla August Shmi Skywalker
Oliver Ford Davies Governor Sio Bibble
Hugh Quarshie Captain Panaka
Ahmed Best Jar Jar Binks
Anthony Daniels C-3PO (voice)
Kenny Baker R2-D2
Frank Oz Yoda (voice)
Terence Stamp Chancellor Valorum
Brian Blessed Boss Nass (voice)
Andy Secombe Watto (voice)
Ray Park Darth Maul
Lewis Macleod Sebulba (voice)
Warwick Davis Wald / Pod race spectator / Mos Espa Citizen
Steve Speirs Captain Tarpals
Silas Carson Nute Gunray / Ki-Adi-Mundi / Lott Dodd / Republic Cruiser Pilot

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Synopsis

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.