Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a 2015 adventure movie directed by J.J. Abrams, with a running time of 2h 16m. It stars Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Oscar Isaac.
Thirty years after the Empire fell, a new tyranny called the First Order rises from its ashes, and the galaxy's last hope hangs on finding a Jedi who vanished. J.J. Abrams reopens the saga with fresh faces: Rey, a scavenger on the desert world Jakku; Finn, a stormtrooper who walks away from the cause; and the hotshot pilot Poe Dameron, all pulled into the Resistance led by General Leia Organa. Harrison Ford returns as Han Solo, and Adam Driver's masked Kylo Ren carries the menace. Familiar, propulsive, and built for a new generation.
Quick answers
What is Star Wars: The Force Awakens about?
Thirty years after the Empire fell, a new tyranny called the First Order rises from its ashes, and the galaxy's last hope hangs on finding a Jedi who vanished. J.J. Abrams reopens the saga with fresh faces: Rey, a scavenger on the desert world Jakku; Finn, a stormtrooper who walks away from the cause; and the hotshot pilot Poe Dameron, all pulled into the Resistance led by General Leia Organa. Harrison Ford returns as Han Solo, and Adam Driver's masked Kylo Ren carries the menace. Familiar, propulsive, and built for a new generation.
When was Star Wars: The Force Awakens released?
Star Wars: The Force Awakens was released on 15 December 2015.
How long is Star Wars: The Force Awakens?
Star Wars: The Force Awakens runs 2h 16m.
Who made Star Wars: The Force Awakens?
Star Wars: The Force Awakens was directed by J.J. Abrams.
Where can I watch Star Wars: The Force Awakens?
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is available on Disney Plus, YouTube TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Stream: Disney Plus, YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Daisy Ridley as Rey
- John Boyega as Finn
- Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron
- Adam Driver as Kylo Ren
- Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia
- Harrison Ford as Han Solo
- Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker
- Lupita Nyong'o as Maz Kanata
- Andy Serkis as Supreme Leader Snoke
- Domhnall Gleeson as General Hux
- Anthony Daniels as C-3PO
- Max von Sydow as Lor San Tekka
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A few thoughts on Star Wars: The Force Awakens
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More of the Star Wars galaxy
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Space opera adventures beyond Star Wars
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Underdog heroes on a sprawling quest
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