Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
English speculative fiction film directed by Ron Howard
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 2h 15m 135 min
- Released
- 25 May 2018
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Solo: A Star Wars Story has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes (135 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 25 May 2018. It is directed by Ron Howard and stars Emilia Clarke, Alden Ehrenreich and Donald Glover.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Ron Howard
- Cast
- Emilia Clarke, Alden Ehrenreich, Donald Glover, Woody Harrelson, Joonas Suotamo, Thandiwe Newton, Paul Bettany, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Ray Park, Erin Kellyman, Lily Newmark, Jon Favreau
- Cinematography
- Bradford Young
- Editing
- Chris Dickens, Pietro Scalia
- Music
- John Powell, John Williams
- Written by
- Lawrence Kasdan, Jon Kasdan
- Produced by
- Kathleen Kennedy, Simon Emanuel, Allison Shearmur
- Production
- Lucasfilm
- Distribution
- Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Disney+
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $250 million
- Box office
- $392.92 million
- Set in
- Corellia, Mimban, Vandor, Kessel
- Filmed in
- Pinewood Studios, Fuerteventura, Dolomites, Jandía
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 25 May 2018
- First shown
- 23 May 2018 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Disney+ date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Solo: A Star Wars Story?
Solo: A Star Wars Story has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes, or 135 min.
When did Solo: A Star Wars Story release?
Solo: A Star Wars Story released on 25 May 2018.
Who directed Solo: A Star Wars Story?
Solo: A Star Wars Story is directed by Ron Howard.
Who is in the cast of Solo: A Star Wars Story?
The cast of Solo: A Star Wars Story includes Emilia Clarke, Alden Ehrenreich, Donald Glover, Woody Harrelson, Joonas Suotamo and Thandiwe Newton.
Where can I watch Solo: A Star Wars Story online?
Solo: A Star Wars Story streams on Disney+.
How much did Solo: A Star Wars Story earn at the box office?
Solo: A Star Wars Story grossed $392.92 million on a budget of $250 million.
What is Solo: A Star Wars Story rated in the US?
Solo: A Star Wars Story is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
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