# Star Wars (1977) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/star-wars-1977/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 88% |
| Editorial Rating | 93/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 96% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 90/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.2/5 |
| IMDb | 8.6/10 |
| Director | George Lucas |
| Genres | Sci-Fi, Adventure |
| Runtime | 121 min |

## Quick answer

Star Wars (1977) earns a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended. George Lucas changed Hollywood economics forever with this space-opera fairy tale for the ages. Metascore 90/100. Directed by George Lucas.

## Celluloid verdict

George Lucas changed Hollywood economics forever with this space-opera fairy tale for the ages.

## Synopsis

Farm boy Luke Skywalker joins rebels fighting the Galactic Empire after discovering a message from Princess Leia and learning the ways of the Force.

## Cast

Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher

## Where to watch

Global: Disney+
the United States: Disney+
the United Kingdom: Disney+
Indonesia: Disney+
India: Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV
Turkey: Disney+
South Korea: Disney+
Japan: Disney+
Malaysia: Disney+
Thailand: Disney+

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Star Wars worth watching?**
Star Wars holds a 88% Celluloid Score. George Lucas changed Hollywood economics forever with this space-opera fairy tale for the ages.

**What is Star Wars about?**
Farm boy Luke Skywalker joins rebels fighting the Galactic Empire after discovering a message from Princess Leia and learning the ways of the Force.

**Who directed Star Wars?**
Star Wars (1977) was directed by George Lucas.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Star Wars?**
88% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (93/100), Metascore (90/100), Letterboxd (4.2/5), and IMDb (8.6/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Star Wars?**
Star Wars is streaming on Disney+; on Disney+ in the United States; on Disney+ in the United Kingdom; on Disney+ in Indonesia; on Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV in India; on Disney+ in Turkey; on Disney+ in South Korea; on Disney+ in Japan; on Disney+ in Malaysia; on Disney+ in Thailand. Availability varies by region.

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