Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)

As a new threat to the galaxy rises, Rey, a desert scavenger, and Finn, an ex-stormtrooper, must join Han Solo and Chewbacca to search for the one hope of restoring peace.

Director:

J.J. Abrams

Writers:

Lawrence Kasdan, J.J. Abrams

Stars:

Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac

Nominated for 5 Oscars. Another 62 wins & 130 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Harrison Ford	...	Han Solo
Mark Hamill	...	Luke Skywalker
Carrie Fisher	...	Princess Leia
Adam Driver	...	Kylo Ren
Daisy Ridley	...	Rey
John Boyega	...	Finn
Oscar Isaac	...	Poe Dameron
Lupita Nyong'o	...	Maz Kanata
Andy Serkis	...	Supreme Leader Snoke
Domhnall Gleeson	...	General Hux
Anthony Daniels	...	C-3PO
Max von Sydow	...	Lor San Tekka
Peter Mayhew	...	Chewbacca
Gwendoline Christie	...	Captain Phasma
Joonas Suotamo	...	Chewbacca Double

Storyline

30 years after the defeat of Darth Vader and the Empire, Rey, a scavenger from the planet Jakku, finds a BB-8 droid that knows the whereabouts of the long lost Luke Skywalker. Rey, as well as a rogue stormtrooper and two smugglers, are thrown into the middle of a battle between the Resistance and the daunting legions of the First Order.

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Plot Keywords:

reboot | sanitation employee | remake | wisecrack humor | sewer cleaner | 

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Taglines:

Every generation has a story.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sci-fi action violence

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is the first American feature film for Daisy Ridley.

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Goofs

During the exchange between Ray and Solo note the compressor she is holding. The wires are at the top, next shot these are at the bottom, then they are back at the top, and in the last shot the wires are gone.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Lor San Tekka: This will begin to make things right. I've traveled too far and seen too much to ignore the despair in the galaxy. Without the Jedi, there can be no balance in the Force.
Poe Dameron: Well, because of you, now we have a chance. The General's been after this for a long time.
Lor San Tekka: Oh, the General? To me, she is royalty.
Poe Dameron: Well, she certainly is that.

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Crazy Credits

The first "Thank You" credit (usually dedicated to benefactors of the film or to organizations or locations that gave permission for filming/technical advice/support) is dedicated to "The patient family and friends of the cast and crew."

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Alternate Versions

The end credits music is slightly different on the Blu-Ray version of the film - we get to hear a bit more of Rey's theme than what we heard in the theatrical version.

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Connections

Featured in Honest Trailers: Transformers: The Last Knight (2018)

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Soundtracks

Jabba Flow
Written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and J.J. Abrams
Produced and Performed by Shag Kava

User Reviews

Casting Couch?

It makes no sense that this film is so bad. This is the return of Star Wars after all, Disney. How can you screw it up so bad? Firstly, the story. What story? They ripped off the old episodes in order to reboot Star Wars for preteens. Secondly, the actors and actresses. Where did they find them? At Sith Agency Supplies? I am not angry that we were stuck with such bad casting. JJ Abrams taking Ridley whatshername off the market does all of us a favor. I am angry that I spent my time and anticipation thinking I will watch Star Wars when I watched Manhater Wars.

Isn't Kathleen Kennedy angry that JJ took her money and rented a couch for himself and Ridley?

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 December 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Filming Locations:

Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$245,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$247,966,675, 20 December 2015

Gross USA:

$936,662,225

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$2,068,454,310

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lucasfilm, Bad Robot, Truenorth Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

138 min

Sound Mix:

12-Track Digital Sound (IMAX 12 track) Dolby Atmos Dolby Surround 7.1 Datasat Dolby Digital IMAX 6-Track Sonics-DDP Auro 11.1

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1