Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2015, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is an action, fantasy, adventure and science fiction film directed by J.J. Abrams, running about 136 minutes. “Every generation has a story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers.
Who’s in it. Star Wars: The Force Awakens stars Harrison Ford as Han Solo, Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Carrie Fisher as General Leia Organa and Adam Driver as Kylo Ren / Ben Solo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Star Wars: The Force Awakens has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.1B 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, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Star Wars: The Force Awakens page.
If you liked it. Fans of Star Wars: The Force Awakens 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: The Force Awakens (2015)?
- In US, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is available to stream on Disney Plus and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Star Wars: The Force Awakens worth watching?
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, adventure and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Star Wars: The Force Awakens?
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens stars Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver and Daisy Ridley.
- When was Star Wars: The Force Awakens released?
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.