Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999)
English sci-fi film directed by George Lucas
Rated PG in the US
Parental guidance suggested: some material may not be suitable for children.
- Runtime
- 2h 13m 133 min
- Released
- 19 May 1999
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace has a runtime of 2 hours 13 minutes (133 min). In the US it is rated PG. The English film released on 19 May 1999. It is directed by George Lucas and stars Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor and Natalie Portman.
Cast and crew
- Director
- George Lucas
- Cast
- Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ian McDiarmid, Ahmed Best, Kenny Baker, Pernilla August, Frank Oz, Samuel L. Jackson, Ray Park, Silas Carson
- Cinematography
- David Tattersall
- Editing
- Ben Burtt
- Music
- John Williams
- Written by
- George Lucas
- Produced by
- Rick McCallum
- Production
- Lucasfilm
- Distribution
- InterCom, 20th Century Studios, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $115 million
- Box office
- $1.03 billion
- Set in
- Naboo, Naboo Royal Starship, Tatooine, Coruscant
- Filmed in
- Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden, Cassiobury Park, Tunisia, Palace of Caserta
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 19 May 1999
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace?
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace has a runtime of 2 hours 13 minutes, or 133 min.
When did Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace release?
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace released on 19 May 1999.
Who directed Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace?
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace is directed by George Lucas.
Who is in the cast of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace?
The cast of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace includes Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ian McDiarmid and Ahmed Best.
Where can I watch Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace online?
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace streams on Netflix.
How much did Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace earn at the box office?
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace grossed $1.03 billion on a budget of $115 million.
What is Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace rated in the US?
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.
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