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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Apr. 27, 2024

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Release Date: Friday, February 10, 2012 Nationwide Friday, May 3, 2024 Nationwide

Liam Neeson, Natalie Portman, Ewan McGregor, Anthony Daniels, Frank Oz, Kenny Baker, Jake Lloyd, Ian McDiarmid, Pernilla August, Ahmed Best

PG Action 2 hrs, 16 m

  • 4

54%

46%

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot
The Trade Federation begins an embargo around the planet Naboo. The Galactic Senate sends Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi to settle the issue, but events don't go according to the plan.
Action Adventure Fantasy Sci-Fi 3D Prequel

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace .

  • Liam Neeson
    Liam Neeson

    ... Qui-Gon Jinn

    Absolution, In The Land of Saints and Sinners

  • Ewan McGregor
    Ewan McGregor

    ... Obi-Wan Kenobi

    Flowervale Street, Beauty and the Beast

  • Natalie Portman
    Natalie Portman

    ... Queen Amidala / Padmé

    Thor: Love and Thunder, Song to Song

  • J
    Jake Lloyd

    ... Anakin Skywalker

    Madison

  • I
    Ian McDiarmid

    ... Senator Palpatine

    Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

  • P
    Pernilla August

    ... Shmi Skywalker

    Ape Star, The Constant Gardener

  • A
    Ahmed Best

    ... Jar Jar Binks (voice)

    Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

  • A
    Anthony Daniels

    ... C-3PO (voice)

    Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

  • K
    Kenny Baker

    ... R2-D2

    Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

  • F
    Frank Oz

    ... Yoda (voice)

    Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, Monsters University

Crew Behind the Film

The Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

Director
Screenwriters
Production Company
Lucasfilm

Additional Information

MPA Rating
PG Parental Guidance Suggested for sci-fi action/violence
Runtime
2 hrs, 16 m
Tagline
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Also known as
Not available
Language
English

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Completed

The film was tagged as Completed.

Release Dates

When was the film released?

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, February 10, 2012. in around 2,655 theaters There were 7 other movies released on the same date, including Safe House, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island and The Vow.



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Sat., Apr. 27, 2024

  • Set film release to Nationwide

  • Changed the title from "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 3D" to "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace "

Sun., Oct. 28, 2012

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