Star Wars: The Phantom Menace

1999 • 136 minutes
3.9
4K reviews
52%
Tomatometer
PG
Rating
Eligible
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Experience the heroic action and unforgettable adventures of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. See the first fateful steps in the journey of Anakin Skywalker. Stranded on the desert planet Tatooine after rescuing young Queen Amidala from the impending invasion of Naboo, Jedi apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi and his Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn discover nine-year-old Anakin, a young slave unusually strong in the Force. Anakin wins a thrilling Podrace and with it his freedom as he leaves his home to be trained as a Jedi. The heroes return to Naboo where Anakin and the Queen face massive invasion forces while the two Jedi contend with a deadly foe named Darth Maul. Only then do they realize the invasion is merely the first step in a sinister scheme by the re-emergent forces of darkness known as the Sith.
Rating
PG

Extras

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Deleted Scene: Trash-Talking Droids
1 minute
As the Jedi arrive at the Naboo blockade, these trash-talking Trade Federation droids remark upon their presence.
Deleted Scene: Anakin's Scuffle with Greedo
1 minute
Qui-Gon breaks up a fight between Anakin and Greedo.
Deleted Scene: Bail Organa of Alderaan
1 minute
Adrian Dunbar was cast as Bail Organa for this brief appearance in Episode I. After the role was cut, the role was recast in Episode II with Jimmy Smits as Bail.
Deleted Scene: Complete Podrace Grid Sequence
7 minutes
The complete podrace grid sequence includes characters cut from the final version of Episode I.
Deleted Scene: Battle On The Boarding Ramp
1 minute
Qui-Gon Jinn's escape from Darth Maul on Tatooine was not as easy in this first iteration, which has the duel continue aboard the fleeing Naboo starship.
Deleted Scene: Extended Podrace Lap Two
3 minutes
In the extended version of Lap Two of the podrace, watch salvage droids clean up a podracer wreck, Teetmo get hit in the face with a bug and Tusken Raiders shooting at Jawas.
Deleted Scene: The Waterfall Sequence
1 minute
Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan and Jar Jar need to act fast when their inoperable bongo starts to go over a waterfall.
"The Beginning" Feature-Length Documentary
66 minutes
From preproduction, principal photography and postproduction to the opening night of Episode I, this documentary gives an insider's look into how one of the most anticipated movies ever was created.
The Podrace: Theatrical Edit
12 minutes
The original theatricial edit of the Episode I Podrace.
Deleted Scene: Anakin's Return
1 minute
After destroying the Droid Control Ship, young Anakin returns his "borrowed" Naboo starfighter to a group of incredulous pilots.
Discoveries From Inside: Models & Miniatures
4 minutes
Steve Gawley and Lorne Peterson discuss how they created miniscule and massive models that became classic pieces of the Star Wars universe, plus, how emerging technology altered the course of the Millennium Falcon and the art of “painting with 3D parts.”
Conversations: Doug Chiang Looks Back
5 minutes
Design Director Doug Chiang provides a look at Star Wars conceptual drawings and models and reveals the lessons learned from George Lucas that helped him create some of cinema’s most lasting and iconic images.

Ratings and reviews

3.9
4K reviews
Colton W. S.
December 14, 2015
Here it is! The first one, the one that started it all. This movie began what Guinness World Records has as 'the longest mugging to ever occur, and to the largest group of people ever.' If you'd like to save yourself the 3 hours of time it'd take to watch this film, simply grab a knife and remove your middle finger from your left hand. This will produce the same agonizing affect, and it's not like you could directly flip off Mr. George Lucas anyway.
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UDim Witt
August 28, 2022
How can I write a review for something i can not purchase or even watch on a internet browser? Whats wrong with you people? There was a day that i could purchase as well as watch a movie on any browser I wanted.. You don't even state what viewers/internet browsers are compatible.... If you don't want my money, then just say so instead of playing mind games.
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yadon kno
July 29, 2022
I have nostalgia for this thanks to some badass tie in games and videos like Mr. Plinkett's review. But if you never watch this movie you won't even be missing anything in the prequels. George could have just as easily started episode 1 with Shmi getting pregnant, or Plaqueis finding Palpatine or Obi Wan getting his lightsaber. None of this is relevant to anything.
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