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Star Wars
Episode I - The Phantom Menace

19th May 1999
2h 16m
George Lucas
USA
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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is a 1999 Action Adventure film released on 19th May; George Lucas directed the film which stars Ewan McGregor, Jake Lloyd, and Keira Knightley. The film is a sequel to the 1983 film Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi and got it's own sequel, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, in 2002. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $809,317,558 on its budget.

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6.5

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.

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Cast (120)

Ewan McGregor's profile Ewan McGregor Obi-Wan Kenobi
Age at Filming ≈ 27
Jake Lloyd's profile Jake Lloyd Anakin Skywalker
Age at Filming ≈ 9
Keira Knightley's profile Keira Knightley
Age at Filming ≈ 13
Natalie Portman's profile Natalie Portman Padmé Amidala
Age at Filming ≈ 17
Terence Stamp's profile Terence Stamp Chancellor Valorum
Age at Filming ≈ 60
Dominic West's profile Dominic West
Age at Filming ≈ 29
Liam Neeson's profile Liam Neeson Qui-Gon Jinn
Age at Filming ≈ 46
Samuel L. Jackson's profile Samuel L. Jackson Mace Windu
Age at Filming ≈ 50
Frank Oz's profile Frank Oz Yoda
Age at Filming ≈ 54
Celia Imrie's profile Celia Imrie
Age at Filming ≈ 46
Peter Serafinowicz's profile Peter Serafinowicz
Age at Filming ≈ 26
Ralph Brown's profile Ralph Brown
Age at Filming ≈ 41
Sally Hawkins's profile Sally Hawkins
Age at Filming ≈ 22
Warwick Davis's profile Warwick Davis
Age at Filming ≈ 28
Lindsay Duncan's profile Lindsay Duncan
Age at Filming ≈ 48
Sean Cronin's profile Sean Cronin
Age at Filming ≈ 34
Oliver Ford Davies's profile Oliver Ford Davies
Age at Filming ≈ 59
Brian Blessed's profile Brian Blessed
Age at Filming ≈ 62
Bronagh Gallagher's profile Bronagh Gallagher
Age at Filming ≈ 26
Anthony Daniels's profile Anthony Daniels C-3PO
Age at Filming ≈ 52
Ian McDiarmid's profile Ian McDiarmid Palpatine
Age at Filming ≈ 54
Hugh Quarshie's profile Hugh Quarshie
Age at Filming ≈ 44
Kenny Baker's profile Kenny Baker R2-D2
Age at Filming ≈ 64
Chris Sanders's profile Chris Sanders
Age at Filming ≈ 36
Matthew Wood's profile Matthew Wood
Age at Filming ≈ 26
Silas Carson's profile Silas Carson
Age at Filming ≈ 33
James Taylor's profile James Taylor
Age at Filming ≈ 50
Sofia Coppola's profile Sofia Coppola
Age at Filming ≈ 27
Roman Coppola's profile Roman Coppola
Age at Filming ≈ 33
Ahmed Best's profile Ahmed Best Jar Jar Binks
Age at Filming ≈ 25
Ray Park's profile Ray Park Darth Maul
Age at Filming ≈ 24
Steve Speirs's profile Steve Speirs
Age at Filming ≈ 33
Benedict Taylor's profile Benedict Taylor
Age at Filming ≈ 38
Lewis Macleod's profile Lewis Macleod Sebulba
Age at Filming ≈ 28
Greg Proops's profile Greg Proops
Age at Filming ≈ 39
Pernilla August's profile Pernilla August
Age at Filming ≈ 40
Alan Ruscoe's profile Alan Ruscoe
Age at Filming ≈ 26
Khan Bonfils's profile Khan Bonfils
Age at Filming ≈ 26
Rick McCallum's profile Rick McCallum
Age at Filming ≈ 44
Christian Simpson's profile Christian Simpson
Age at Filming ≈ 25
David Knight
Age at Filming ≈ 20
Jerome St. John Blake's profile Jerome St. John Blake
Age at Filming ≈ 42
Hassani Shapi's profile Hassani Shapi
Age at Filming ≈ 25
Ben Burtt's profile Ben Burtt
Age at Filming ≈ 50
Rob Coleman's profile Rob Coleman
Age at Filming ≈ 34
Simon Allen
Age at Filming ≈ 19
John Knoll's profile John Knoll
Age at Filming ≈ 36
Christopher Scarabosio's profile Christopher Scarabosio
Age at Filming ≈ 32
Andy Secombe's profile Andy Secombe
Age at Filming ≈ 45
Amanda Lucas's profile Amanda Lucas
Age at Filming ≈ 17
Katie Lucas's profile Katie Lucas
Age at Filming ≈ 10
Karol Cristina da Silva's profile Karol Cristina da Silva
Age at Filming ≈ 23
Dhruv Chanchani's profile Dhruv Chanchani
Age at Filming ≈ 10
Mark Coulier's profile Mark Coulier
Age at Filming ≈ 34
Liz Wilson
Age at Filming ≈ 19
Scott Capurro's profile Scott Capurro
Age at Filming ≈ 36
Margaret Towner's profile Margaret Towner
Age at Filming ≈ 78
Oliver Walpole's profile Oliver Walpole
Age at Filming ≈ 10
Dipika O'Neill Joti's profile Dipika O'Neill Joti
Age at Filming ≈ 31
Nifa Hindes's profile Nifa Hindes
Age at Filming ≈ 19
Nishan Hindes's profile Nishan Hindes
Age at Filming ≈ 19
Richard Armitage's profile Richard Armitage
Age at Filming ≈ 27

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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Ages At Time of Filming

3% 0-12
6% 13-19
15% 20-29
11% 30-39
8% 40-49
6% 50-59
3% 60-69
2% 70-79
48% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

1% Animal
23% Female
77% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

1% Good
99% Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

1% Jedi
99% Unknown

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace FAQ

When was Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace released?

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace was released on Wednesday May 19th, 1999.

How much did Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace cost to make?

The budget was $115,000,000.

How much money did Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace make?

The worldwide revenue was $924,317,558.

Is Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace on Netflix?

No, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace on Amazon Prime?

No, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace on Disney Plus?

Yes, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is currently available on Disney+ in the United States