Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens (2015)
English sci-fi film directed by J. J. Abrams
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 2h 18m 138 min
- Released
- 17 December 2015
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens has a runtime of 2 hours 18 minutes (138 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 17 December 2015. It is directed by J. J. Abrams and stars Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- J. J. Abrams
- Cast
- Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong'o, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew
- Cinematography
- Daniel Mindel
- Editing
- Mary Jo Markey, Maryann Brandon
- Music
- John Williams
- Written by
- Lawrence Kasdan, J. J. Abrams, Michael Arndt
- Produced by
- J. J. Abrams, Kathleen Kennedy, Bryan Burk
- Production
- Lucasfilm, Bad Robot Productions, Truenorth, Walt Disney Pictures
- Distribution
- Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Fórum Hungary, The Walt Disney Company France
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $245 million
- Box office
- $2.07 billion
- Awards
- MTV Movie Award for Best Villain; BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects; Empire Award for Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy; Empire Award for Best Director; Empire Award for Best Male Newcomer; Empire Award for Best Female Newcomer and 6 more
- Set in
- Jakku, Takodana, Starkiller Base (Ilum), D'Qar
- Filmed in
- County Kerry, Iceland, Ireland, United Arab Emirates
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 17 December 2015
- First shown
- 16 December 2015 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix 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 Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens?
Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens has a runtime of 2 hours 18 minutes, or 138 min.
When did Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens release?
Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens released on 17 December 2015.
Who directed Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens?
Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens is directed by J. J. Abrams.
Who is in the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens?
The cast of Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens includes Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley and John Boyega.
Where can I watch Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens online?
Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens streams on Netflix.
How much did Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens earn at the box office?
Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens grossed $2.07 billion on a budget of $245 million.
What is Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens rated in the US?
Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
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