Star Wars (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1977, Star Wars is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by George Lucas, running about 121 minutes. “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.
Who’s in it. Star Wars stars Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford as Han Solo, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia Organa and Peter Cushing as Grand Moff Tarkin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Star Wars sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $775.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Star Wars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Star Wars tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Star Wars (1977)?
- In US, Star Wars is available to stream on Disney Plus and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Star Wars worth watching?
- Star Wars holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Star Wars?
- Star Wars stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing and Alec Guinness.
- When was Star Wars released?
- Star Wars was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.