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Star Wars: The Phantom Menace

1999 • 136 minutes
3.5
587 reviews
52%
Tomatometer
PG
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About this movie

Experience the heroic action and unforgettable adventures of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. See the first fateful steps in the journey of Anakin Skywalker. Stranded on the desert planet Tatooine after rescuing young Queen Amidala from the impending invasion of Naboo, Jedi apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi and his Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn discover nine-year-old Anakin, a young slave unusually strong in the Force. Anakin wins a thrilling Podrace and with it his freedom as he leaves his home to be trained as a Jedi. The heroes return to Naboo where Anakin and the Queen face massive invasion forces while the two Jedi contend with a deadly foe named Darth Maul. Only then do they realize the invasion is merely the first step in a sinister scheme by the re-emergent forces of darkness known as the Sith.
Rating
PG

Extras

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Deleted Scene: Trash-Talking Droids
1 minute
As the Jedi arrive at the Naboo blockade, these trash-talking Trade Federation droids remark upon their presence.
Deleted Scene: Anakin's Scuffle with Greedo
1 minute
Qui-Gon breaks up a fight between Anakin and Greedo.
Deleted Scene: Bail Organa of Alderaan
1 minute
Adrian Dunbar was cast as Bail Organa for this brief appearance in Episode I. After the role was cut, the role was recast in Episode II with Jimmy Smits as Bail.
Deleted Scene: Complete Podrace Grid Sequence
7 minutes
The complete podrace grid sequence includes characters cut from the final version of Episode I.
Deleted Scene: Battle On The Boarding Ramp
1 minute
Qui-Gon Jinn's escape from Darth Maul on Tatooine was not as easy in this first iteration, which has the duel continue aboard the fleeing Naboo starship.
Deleted Scene: Extended Podrace Lap Two
3 minutes
In the extended version of Lap Two of the podrace, watch salvage droids clean up a podracer wreck, Teetmo get hit in the face with a bug and Tusken Raiders shooting at Jawas.
Deleted Scene: The Waterfall Sequence
1 minute
Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan and Jar Jar need to act fast when their inoperable bongo starts to go over a waterfall.
"The Beginning" Feature-Length Documentary
66 minutes
From preproduction, principal photography and postproduction to the opening night of Episode I, this documentary gives an insider's look into how one of the most anticipated movies ever was created.
The Podrace: Theatrical Edit
12 minutes
The original theatricial edit of the Episode I Podrace.
Deleted Scene: Anakin's Return
1 minute
After destroying the Droid Control Ship, young Anakin returns his "borrowed" Naboo starfighter to a group of incredulous pilots.
Discoveries From Inside: Models & Miniatures
4 minutes
Steve Gawley and Lorne Peterson discuss how they created miniscule and massive models that became classic pieces of the Star Wars universe, plus, how emerging technology altered the course of the Millennium Falcon and the art of “painting with 3D parts.”
Conversations: Doug Chiang Looks Back
5 minutes
Design Director Doug Chiang provides a look at Star Wars conceptual drawings and models and reveals the lessons learned from George Lucas that helped him create some of cinema’s most lasting and iconic images.

Ratings and reviews

3.5
587 reviews
Remus Ringaudas
January 21, 2020
How George managed to make this movie below awerage is beyond me. At the time of making this movie he was rich, had the technology and had people. When he was making a new hope he was struggling financially and picked infamous actors. I heard people saying that struggle gives you wings. Well, this is another example of that just here. Anyway, it is worth watching if bored and nothing else is available. But to charge 9.99 for this movie is a robbery. It should be 1.99.
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Keir Jarvie
August 20, 2018
The start of the entire and the Force is not strong with this one at all. The acting is so dull and dry, the story is pretty slow and dull with only a few exciting moments and it has one of the most annoying and somewhat offensive comic relief characters out there, that being Jar Jar Binks. If your interested in Star Wars and you haven't seen any of the films, don't start here.
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Ceejay Julien
March 11, 2020
Not what everyone was expecting after 16 years but the visual feast was mostly worth the style over content approach of Lucas. John Williams once again came to the rescue with a brilliant musical score to save a plot riddled with holes. Deserved better with such a gifted cast but regardless the action and entertainment mostly delivers as well as potential for the trilogy to do better next time.. unfortunately it didn't. 😐👍🏾
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