Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

"Every generation has a legend. Every journey has a first step. Every saga has a beginning."

May 19 1999 PG 2h 16m
Action, Adventure, Fantasy

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.

Plot

The evil Trade Federation, led by Nute Gunray is planning to take over the peaceful world of Naboo. Jedi Knights Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi are sent to confront the leaders. But not everything goes to plan. The two Jedi escape, and along with their new Gungan friend, Jar Jar Binks head to Naboo to warn Queen Amidala, but droids have already started to capture Naboo and the Queen is not safe there. Eventually, they land on Tatooine, where they become friends with a young boy known as Anakin Skywalker. Qui-Gon is curious about the boy, and sees a bright future for him. The group must now find a way of getting to Coruscant and to finally solve this trade dispute, but there is someone else hiding in the shadows. Are the Sith really extinct? Is the Queen really who she says she is? And what's so special about this young boy?

Written by

George Lucas

Directed by

George Lucas

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 3 Oscars. 28 wins & 71 nominations total

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