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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Me...

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

Starring: Liam Neeson Ewan McGregor Natalie Portman Jake Lloyd Ian McDiarmid

PG Action 2 hrs, 16 m

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Plot

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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

    The Naked Gun, The Dark Knight Rises

  • Ewan McGregor
    Ewan McGregor

    ... Obi-Wan Kenobi

    Beauty and the Beast, Flowervale Street

  • Natalie Portman
    Natalie Portman

    ... Queen Amidala / Padmé

    Good Sex, Your Highness

  • 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: The Last 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, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

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Lucasfilm

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Additional Information

Parent Rating
PG Parental Guidance Suggested for sci-fi action/violence
Runtime
2 hrs, 16 m
Tagline
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Language
English

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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 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, Safe House and The Vow.

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