Star Wars

Where to Watch Star Wars (1977) (Legally)

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...
May 25, 1977 US 121 min PG
8.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
22 369 votes
Where can I watch “Star Wars” legally?
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English-region fallback

Found availability signals for: GB

Where to watch “Star Wars” (1977) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.

What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1977), without spoilers.

It sits in the Adventure, Action, Science Fiction space and is paced for about 121 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 8.2/10 from about 22,369 votes.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

empire, galaxy, rebellion, android, hermit, smuggling (contraband), freedom, rebel, rescue mission, space, planet, desert

Official trailer

Watch the official trailer on YouTube

Plot

Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.

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FAQs

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Main cast

Mark Hamill
as Luke Skywalker
Harrison Ford
as Han Solo
Carrie Fisher
as Princess Leia Organa
Peter Cushing
as Grand Moff Tarkin
Alec Guinness
as Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi
Kenny Baker
as R2-D2
Peter Mayhew
as Chewbacca
David Prowse
as Darth Vader (performer)
James Earl Jones
as Darth Vader (voice) (uncredited)