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Film · 2015 · Star Wars (9 of 12)

Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens

Directed by J.J. Abrams · starring Philicia Saunders, Jamie B. Chambers and Harrison Ford

2 h 18 min
Science fiction · Action
USA
Released in the UK 17 December 2015

7.9 AverageMovieNCo
7.6 Users149 votes
8.2 Critics10 reviews

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Synopsis

First installment of the trilogy announced by The Walt Disney Company after acquiring the rights to the franchise (owned by Lucasfilm Ltd. until 2012). George Lucas, creator of the series, both in this Episodo has worked as consulting creative. J.J. Abrams takes the lead in 'Star Wars: Episode VII: The Force Awakens'; in addition to direct the film, the creator of 'Lost' signs the screenplay alongside veteran Lawrence Kasdan, one of the people who know more the universe and the characters of this saga. In this installment we'll reunite with former members of the original cast (Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill) and we'll meet new faces, like John Boyega or Daisy Ridley. 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' takes place approximately 30 years after the events of 'Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi'. This time we'll meet three new main characters: a young woman named Riley, a man named Finn and a pilot whose name is Poe Dameron. The three of them will be important pieces of the new battle between good and evil, in the form of the Resistance and the First Order.

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Runtime: 138 min2 hours and 18 minutes
Budget: $245mLucasfilm
Box office: $921.7m3.8 times its budget

How long is Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens?: 2 hours and 18 minutes (138 minutes).
When was Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 17 December 2015.
Who directed Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens?: J.J. Abrams.
Who is in Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens?: It stars Philicia Saunders, Jamie B. Chambers, Harrison Ford and Cailey Fleming.
Where can I watch Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens?: In the UK you can watch it on subscription on Disney+ and on rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
How much did Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens make?: It took $921.7 million in US. It cost $245 million.
Is it part of a series?: Yes: it is film 9 of 12 in Star Wars.

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What the critics say average 8.2 from 10

10 HitfixDrew McWeeney It must have seemed like a nearly-impossible task when JJ Abrams and his collaborators set out to bring "Star Wars" back to life, but they've more than done it. They've made something honest and… Read
10 The TelegraphRobbie Collin From the off, JJ Abrams?s film sets out to shake Star Wars from its slumber, and reconnect the series with its much-pined-for past. That it achieves this both immediately and joyously is perhaps the… Read
10 USA TodayBrian Truitt The Force Awakens reveals surprising connections, begins a few bromances, solves mysteries while digging up others, and sets a strong tone for what comes next in Star Wars lore. Best of all? It?ll… Read

Box office

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Budget $245m
US $921.7m
UK £122.3m

Awards

Academy Awards (Oscars) 2016 5 nominations
BAFTA Awards 2016 1 of 4 nominations Won: Best Achievement in Special Visual Effects

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Trivia

Harrison Ford broke his ankle while shooting the movie in the Millenium Falcon. And a year later, J.J. Abrams revealed that he broke his back while trying to help his actor out.
Once he was cast as Poe Dameron in the movie, Oscar Isaac told J.J. Abrams that his uncle was a huge fan of 'Star Wars'. As a result, he received an invitation to visit the set and Abrams asked him if he wanted to appear as an extra in the film, obviously he accepted immediately.
Hugo Weaving and Michael Fassbender were considered to play Kylo Ren, one of the villains of the movie, and that role finally went to Adam Driver.
Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker and Anthony Daniels are the only actors that are coming back from the original trilogy.
Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill reportedly went on a strict diet and a lot of exercise in order to get fit for their parts as Leia and Luke.

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