Star Wars: The Force Awakens

PG-13

Released Dec 18, 2015

2h 16m

Sci-Fi

Adventure

Action

Fantasy

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93%

Tomatometer

453 Reviews

84%

Audience Score

100,000+ Ratings

Thirty years after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, the galaxy faces a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and the First Order. When a defector named Finn crash-lands on a desert planet, he meets Rey (Daisy Ridley), a tough scavenger whose droid contains a top-secret map. Together, the young duo joins forces with Han Solo (Harrison Ford) to make sure the Resistance receives the intelligence concerning the whereabouts of Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), the last of the Jedi Knights.

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Critics Consensus

Packed with action and populated by both familiar faces and fresh blood, The Force Awakens successfully recalls the series' former glory while injecting it with renewed energy.

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Melissa Ruggieri

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

It's both nostalgic and fresh, a tender homage to, especially, the initial Star Wars ("Episode IV: A New Hope"), as well as a bridge to help those of us stuck in the splendor of Hoth edge into the future.

Aug 7, 2018

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Star Wars: The Force Awakens gives new life to a franchise of hope, resilience, courage and family that's been missing from theatres for far too long.

Rated: 3.5/4

Aug 16, 2016

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Max Weiss

Baltimore Magazine

Star Wars: The Force Awakens honors the series and takes it in exciting new directions. Both The Millennium Falcon and millennials, it would seem, are in good hands.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jun 10, 2016

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Akhil Arora

AkhilArora.com

Most importantly, it passes the baton to a new generation quite seamlessly, with its new cast of characters largely expanding rather than contracting.

May 31, 2024

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Christian Eulinberg

InSession Film

I saw this film three times in theaters, and to this day, it is easily one of my favorites of the mainline stories.

Sep 26, 2023

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Manuel São Bento

MSB Reviews

This is easily one of the best films of 2015 and one of the best in the franchise. It features an outstanding cast with some excellent performances from the new actors joining the saga and powerfully nostalgic displays from the original members.

Rated: A

Jul 24, 2023

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The Nerdy Ronin

Disney ruined Star Wars.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/14/22

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Brandi

Copied too much from A New Hope. Story is not unique nor original, and relies too much on nostalgia.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

04/16/22

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Jonathan M

Not the biggest Star War fan on earth but this continues the franchise. Wasn't horrible but has similar feel to the other Star Wars movies.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/22/21

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Ralf_Wolf

fell short of expectations but it could have been worse

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/24/21

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Suzan L

So nice to be back at the movies...along with masks and social distancing.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/15/21

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Dane D

Star Wars: The Force Awakens, feels just like reboot that erased everything we know and love about the franchise.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

08/09/24

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