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Star Wars
Episode IV – A New Hope

25th May 1977
2h 1m
George Lucas

Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope is a 1977 Action Sci-Fi film released on 25th May; George Lucas directed the film which stars Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, and Carrie Fisher. A sequel, Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, was released in 1980. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $764,398,007 on its budget.

9.5
MetaCritic
90
Rotten Tomatoes
92%
IMDb
8.6

Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.

If you started watching this film now, it would finish at approximately 12:40am.

Cast (105)

Harrison Ford's profile Harrison Ford Han Solo
Age at Filming ≈ 34
Mark Hamill's profile Mark Hamill Luke Skywalker
Age at Filming ≈ 25
Carrie Fisher's profile Carrie Fisher Princess Leia
Age at Filming ≈ 20
James Earl Jones's profile James Earl Jones Darth Vader
Age at Filming ≈ 45
Peter Cushing's profile Peter Cushing Grand Moff Tarkin
Age at Filming ≈ 63
William Hootkins's profile William Hootkins Porkins
Age at Filming ≈ 28
Shane Rimmer's profile Shane Rimmer
Age at Filming ≈ 47
Alec Guinness's profile Alec Guinness Obi-Wan Kenobi
Age at Filming ≈ 62
Garrick Hagon's profile Garrick Hagon
Age at Filming ≈ 37
Angus MacInnes's profile Angus MacInnes Gold Leader
Age at Filming ≈ 29
Anthony Daniels's profile Anthony Daniels C-3PO
Age at Filming ≈ 30
Don Henderson's profile Don Henderson General Taggi
Age at Filming ≈ 44
Kenny Baker's profile Kenny Baker R2-D2
Age at Filming ≈ 42
Harry Fielder's profile Harry Fielder
Age at Filming ≈ 36
Fred Wood's profile Fred Wood
Age at Filming ≈ 54
Jack Purvis's profile Jack Purvis Chief Jawa
Age at Filming ≈ 39
Eddie Byrne
Age at Filming ≈ 65
Scott Beach's profile Scott Beach
Age at Filming ≈ 45
Malcolm Tierney's profile Malcolm Tierney
Age at Filming ≈ 38
Peter Mayhew's profile Peter Mayhew Chewbacca
Age at Filming ≈ 32
Phil Brown's profile Phil Brown Owen Lars
Age at Filming ≈ 60
Derek Lyons's profile Derek Lyons
Age at Filming ≈ 18
Marcus Powell
Age at Filming ≈ 67
Burnell Tucker's profile Burnell Tucker
Age at Filming ≈ 42
David Prowse's profile David Prowse Darth Vader
Age at Filming ≈ 41
Denis Lawson's profile Denis Lawson Wedge
Age at Filming ≈ 29
Morgan Upton
Age at Filming ≈ 46
Jack Klaff's profile Jack Klaff John D.
Age at Filming ≈ 25
Jeremy Sinden's profile Jeremy Sinden
Age at Filming ≈ 26
Leslie Schofield
Age at Filming ≈ 38
Alan Harris's profile Alan Harris
Age at Filming ≈ 38
George Roubicek
Age at Filming ≈ 41
Bill Weston's profile Bill Weston
Age at Filming ≈ 35
Ron Tarr's profile Ron Tarr
Age at Filming ≈ 40
John Cannon's profile John Cannon
Age at Filming ≈ 38
Shelagh Fraser's profile Shelagh Fraser Beru Lars
Age at Filming ≈ 56
Alex McCrindle
Age at Filming ≈ 65
Peter Sumner
Age at Filming ≈ 34
Phil Tippett's profile Phil Tippett
Age at Filming ≈ 25
Michael Leader's profile Michael Leader
Age at Filming ≈ 38
David Ankrum
Age at Filming ≈ 29
Tim Condren
Age at Filming ≈ 50
Frank Henson
Age at Filming ≈ 41
Arthur Howell
Age at Filming ≈ 56
Anthony Forrest's profile Anthony Forrest
Age at Filming ≈ 25
Graham Ashley
Age at Filming ≈ 49
Joe Johnston
Age at Filming ≈ 26
Larry Ward's profile Larry Ward
Age at Filming ≈ 52
Ted Burnett's profile Ted Burnett
Age at Filming ≈ 50
Frances Alfred Basil Tomlin's profile Frances Alfred Basil Tomlin
Age at Filming ≈ 39

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Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Ages At Time of Filming

1% 13-19
10% 20-29
14% 30-39
11% 40-49
6% 50-59
6% 60-69
51% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

14% Female
86% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

1% Good
99% Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

1% Smuggler
99% Unknown

Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope FAQ

When was Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope released?

Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope was released on Wednesday May 25th, 1977.

Who plays the lead role(s) in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope?

The lead role is played by Mark Hamill in the role of Luke Skywalker.

How much did Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope cost to make?

The budget was $11,000,000.

How much money did Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope make?

The worldwide revenue was $775,398,007.

Is Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope on Netflix?

No, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope on Amazon Prime?

No, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope on Disney Plus?

Yes, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope is currently available on Disney+ in the United States