Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2018, Solo: A Star Wars Story is an action, crime, adventure and science fiction film directed by Ron Howard, running about 135 minutes. “Never tell him the odds.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian.
Who’s in it. Solo: A Star Wars Story stars Alden Ehrenreich as Han Solo, Joonas Suotamo as Chewbacca, Woody Harrelson as Tobias Beckett and Emilia Clarke as Qi'ra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Solo: A Star Wars Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $393M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus 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 Solo: A Star Wars Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of Solo: A Star Wars Story 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 Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)?
- In US, Solo: A Star Wars Story is available to stream on Disney Plus, 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 Solo: A Star Wars Story worth watching?
- Solo: A Star Wars Story holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Solo: A Star Wars Story?
- Solo: A Star Wars Story stars Alden Ehrenreich, Joonas Suotamo, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke and Donald Glover.
- When was Solo: A Star Wars Story released?
- Solo: A Star Wars Story was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.