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Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace 1999 · 2h 16m

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the most-argued-about blockbuster of its decade

DirectorGeorge Lucas

CastLiam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman

Synopsis

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.

FranchiseStar Wars Collection9 of 9 on the list

1977Star WarsNot judged

1980The Empire Strikes BackNot judged

1983Return of the JediNot judged

1999Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom MenaceYou are here

2002Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the ClonesNot judged

2005Revenge of the SithNot judged

2015Star Wars: The Force AwakensNot judged

2017The Last JediNot judged

2019Star Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerNot judged

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