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Star Wars: A New Hope

1977 • 124 minutes
4.7
1.01K reviews
93%
Tomatometer
U
Rating
Eligible

About this movie

For the first time ever on digital, Luke Skywalker begins a journey that will change the galaxy in Star Wars: Episode IV -  A New Hope. Nineteen years after the formation of the Empire, Luke is thrust into the struggle of the Rebel Alliance when he meets Obi-Wan Kenobi, who has lived for years in seclusion on the desert planet of Tatooine. Obi-Wan begins Luke’s Jedi training as Luke joins him on a daring mission to rescue the beautiful Rebel leader Princess Leia from the clutches of Darth Vader and the evil Empire.
Rating
U

Extras

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Deleted Scene: the Search for R2-D2
1 minute
This footage includes a projected background to make the landspeeder appear to be moving. George Lucas found the finished visual unsatisfactory.
Deleted Scene: Tosche Station
5 minutes
George Lucas originally felt it was essential to inject some humanity early on by introducing Luke Skywalker and his friends at the local hangout. As the movie was being edited, Lucas realized that he didn’t need the scene and that it slowed down the action.
Deleted Scene: Old Woman On Tatooine
1 minute
As Luke rushes into the town of Anchorhead aboard his landspeeder, an elderly local urges him to drive safely.
Conversations: Creating a Universe
8 minutes
Longtime collaborators Roger Christian and Joe Johnston meet for the first time to discuss the impact that George Lucas had on their lives and share memories of building the Millennium Falcon and other iconic elements of the Star Wars universe.
Deleted Scene: Darth Vader Widens the Search
1 minute
This footage of Darth Vader and an Imperial officer includes original production audio -- so that is Dave Prowse's voice coming from Darth Vader. This footage was redubbed and used in The Star Wars Holiday Special.
Star Wars Launch Trailer
1 minute
In 1977, audiences everywhere were given a further glimpse of a galaxy far, far away….
Deleted Scene: Aunt Beru's Blue Milk
1 minute
Even the blue milk briefly glimpsed during the homestead dinner scenes in Episode IV has developed a following among Star Wars fans. Here is a bit more of Aunt Beru's famous beverage.
Deleted Scene: Stormtrooper Search
1 minute
An alternate version of this scene of stormtroopers searching the Mos Eisley alleyways made it into the final film. Footage from this deleted take found its way into The Star Wars Holiday Special.
Discoveries From Inside: Weapons and the First Lightsaber
3 minutes
J.W. Rinzler and Roger Christian open up the hallowed Archives at Skywalker Ranch to showcase classic props created for the Star Wars empire, including the most iconic piece of all…the Lightsaber – plus, the Archives’ latest discovery!
Deleted Scene: Cantina Rough Cut
7 minutes
This version of the cantina sequence was assembled with footage from the initial England shoot. After additional photography in California, new aliens were inserted into the final cut. One notable omission is seen here in a cutaway of Han Solo with a local woman.
Anatomy of a Dewback
26 minutes
George Lucas reveals how his team transformed the dewback creatures from immovable rubber puppets in the movie's original 1977 release to seemingly living creatures for the 1997 Special Edition.
Deleted Scene: Alternate Biggs and Luke Reunion
1 minute
In the 1997 Special Edition of Star Wars, this footage was reinserted into the final cut with one important deletion -- Red Leader's passing reference to Anakin Skywalker remained on the cutting room floor.

Ratings and reviews

4.7
1.01K reviews
Dean Brickland
January 11, 2016
one of the most enjoyable movies i have ever seen. i really enjoyed the characters. nobody was one dimensional. thats more than i can say for most modern day releases. i have seen the theatrical releases on old vhs tapes and the changes made here werent all bad. some of them were just touch ups or pointless additions that dont add or take away from the experience. some of the creatures that were added did stick out like a sore thumb though. its as if george lucas saw room to add something and make the movie look more modern so he just did for the sake of doing it. that did kind of irk me somewhat but i still enjoyed the film. the scene where han doesnt shoot first is ridiculous. his head moves after the shoot is fired, faster than the speed of light. george should have left that alone but he didnt and the scene is hard to watch because of that. again, some scenes were edited for the better and some for worse. still great despite this. the story is great. even the effects still stand up to this day. an iconic movie that everyone should at least give a shot to. most will definitely enjoy it. worth the price. got my moneys worth.
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james neil
November 27, 2016
I've loved Star Wars since I was a kid and that love has not lessened over the years. As a 41 year old, I attribute my live of sci-fi to seeing this movie at a family friend's house many, many years ago. It's not perfect and watching it as an adult for the first time doesn't have the same effect as a child, but for those who love it due to having watching it as a child, it has no equal.
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Ceejay Julien
March 11, 2020
Ep4 A New Hope to many but to those like me who remember its colossal impact on release in 1977, it will always be just "Star Wars". Groundbreaking and world-changing, this movie shows it age but still delivers, fun, imagination and thrills all the way to the final attack on the Death Star. This Special Edition with its digital enhancements are hit and miss but the movie remains a bonafide cinematic legend. 👍🏾😎
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