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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

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Anakin Skywalker, a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for revenge against the Jedi.Anakin Skywalker, a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for revenge against the Jedi.

May 19, 1999 · Directed by George Lucas

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A simple estimate based mostly on pace, with small nudges for flow, payoff speed, and how much keeps happening. Rounded to the nearest 5 minutes.

Runtime2h 16m
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How it's told
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What it feels like
Tone
Emotionality
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What it's grounded in
Realism
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Cast & crew

Liam Neeson
Qui-Gon Jinn
Ewan McGregor
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Natalie Portman
Padmé Amidala
Jake Lloyd
Anakin Skywalker
Ian McDiarmid
Senator Palpatine
Pernilla August
Shmi Skywalker
Oliver Ford Davies
Governor Sio Bibble
Hugh Quarshie
Captain Panaka
Ahmed Best
Jar Jar Binks
Anthony Daniels
C-3PO (voice)
Kenny Baker
R2-D2
Frank Oz
Yoda (voice)

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