Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
“Every saga has a beginning.”
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
June 18, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 10, 2015
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$115M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.05B
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
9.1x
+$931.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Lucas
- Screenplay & Story
- George Lucas
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Production Budget
- $115M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.05B
- Production Studios
- Lucasfilm Ltd.
Top Cast
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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)
Terence Stamp
Chancellor Valorum
Brian Blessed
Boss Nass (voice)
Andy Secombe
Watto (voice)
Ray Park
Darth Maul
Lewis Macleod
Sebulba (voice)
Warwick Davis
Wald / Pod race spectator / Mos Espa Citizen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Lucas
George Lucas
John Williams
David Tattersall, Giles Nuttgens
Ben Burtt, Paul Martin Smith
Rick McCallum, George Lucas
Department Leadership Roster
George Lucas
Director
Rick McCallum
Producer
David Tattersall
Director of Photography
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Ben Burtt
Editor
Paul Martin Smith
Editor
Trisha Biggar
Costume Design
Nick Gillard
Stunt Coordinator
Gavin Bocquet
Production Design
John Knoll
Visual Effects Supervisor
Scott Squires
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dennis Muren
Visual Effects Supervisor
George Lucas
Writer
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace about?
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.
Who directed Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace?
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace was directed by George Lucas.
Who stars in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace?
The principal cast of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace includes Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ian McDiarmid.
When was Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace released and how long is it?
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.
What was the box office and production budget of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace?
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace had a reported production budget of $115M and grossed $1.05B at the worldwide box office (9.1 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace was composed by John Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace?
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace holds official age classifications: AU: PG; CA: PG; DE: 6; FR: 12; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).