Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999)
- May 18, 1999
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 10
PG | 2 hr 16 min | 6.5/10 | Adventure, Fantasy
Parental Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested, Some material may not be suitable for children under 13)
Storyline
“The Phantom Menace” (1999) introduces Jedi Knights Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi, dispatched to protect Queen Amidala, only to discover young Anakin Skywalker, a Force-sensitive slave. As the Trade Federation tightens its grip, alliances are forged, pod-races won, and a new threat emerges in the face of an encroaching Sith Lord.
Why It’s Our Vibe
The Phantom Menace hums with boundless imagination—pod-racing thrill, political intrigue, and lightsaber duels merge under John Williams’ vibrant score. From the grandeur of Coruscant to the heat of Tatooine, this origin story sets the stage for an epic journey. It’s a bold beginning to a galaxy-spanning saga, brimming with youthful energy and expansive vision.
Director
George Lucas
Writer
George Lucas
Starring
Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon Jinn
Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi
Natalie Portman as Queen Amidala
Jake Lloyd as Anakin Skywalker
Ian McDiarmid as Senator Palpatine
Pernilla August as Shmi Skywalker
Ray Park as Darth Maul (physical)
Peter Serafinowicz as Darth Maul (voice)
Ahmed Best as Jar Jar Binks
Terence Stamp as Chancellor Valorum
Hugh Quarshie as Captain Panaka
Produced by
Rick McCallum
Production Companies
Lucasfilm Ltd.
Cinematography
David Tattersall
Edited by
John Gilbert
Richard Chew
Paul Martin Smith
Marcia Lucas
Music by
John Williams
Distributed by
20th Century Fox
Release date
May 19, 1999
Run Time
2 hr 16 min
Country
United States
Languages
English
Budget
$115 million
Box office
$1.027 billion+
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