Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
“A Jedi shall not know anger. Nor hatred. Nor love.”
Synopsis
Following an assassination attempt on Senator Padmé Amidala, Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi investigate a mysterious plot into the heart of the Separatist movement and the beginning of the Clone Wars.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 1, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$120M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$649.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.41x
+$529.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Lucas
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Hales, George Lucas
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Production Budget
- $120M
- Worldwide Gross
- $649.4M
- Production Studios
- Lucasfilm Ltd.
Top Cast
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Hayden Christensen
Anakin Skywalker
Ewan McGregor
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Natalie Portman
Padmé Amidala
Christopher Lee
Count Dooku
Samuel L. Jackson
Mace Windu
Frank Oz
Yoda (voice)
Ian McDiarmid
Chancellor Palpatine
Pernilla August
Shmi Skywalker
Temuera Morrison
Jango Fett / Clone Troopers
Jimmy Smits
Senator Bail Organa
Jack Thompson
Cliegg Lars
Leeanna Walsman
Zam Wesell
Ahmed Best
Jar Jar Binks / Achk Med-Beq (voice)
Rose Byrne
Dormé
Oliver Ford Davies
Governor Sio Bibble
Ron Falk
Dexter Jettster (voice)
Jay Laga'aia
Captain Typho
Andy Secombe
Watto (voice)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Lucas
Jonathan Hales, George Lucas
John Williams
David Tattersall
Ben Burtt
George Lucas, Rick McCallum, Lorne Orleans
Department Leadership Roster
David Tattersall
Director of Photography
Trisha Biggar
Costume Design
George Lucas
Producer
Rick McCallum
Producer
Jonathan Hales
Screenplay
George Lucas
Screenplay
Gavin Bocquet
Production Design
George Lucas
Director
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Ben Burtt
Editor
Nick Gillard
Stunt Coordinator
John Knoll
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dennis Muren
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ben Snow
Visual Effects Supervisor
Pablo Helman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-23
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 II - Attack of the Clones
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones about?
Following an assassination attempt on Senator Padmé Amidala, Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi investigate a mysterious plot into the heart of the Separatist movement and the beginning of the Clone Wars.
Who directed Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones?
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones was directed by George Lucas.
Who stars in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones?
The principal cast of Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones includes Hayden Christensen, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Christopher Lee, Samuel L. Jackson.
When was Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones released and how long is it?
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
What was the box office and production budget of Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones?
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones had a reported production budget of $120M and grossed $649.4M at the worldwide box office (5.41 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones was composed by John Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones?
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones holds official age classifications: AU: PG; DE: 12; 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.).