Star Wars: The Force Awakens, released in 2015 and directed by J.J. Abrams, is the seventh film in the Star Wars series and the first in the sequel trilogy. The story takes place 30 years after Return of the Jedi. The galaxy is now split between the First Order, led by Supreme Leader Snoke, and the Resistance, which is fighting for freedom.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
movie: | Star Wars: The Force Awakens |
IMDB Rating: | 8.2/10 |
Genre: | Science Fiction, Action, Adventure |
Language: | English |
Director: | J.J. Abrams |
Main Cast: | Daisy Ridley (Rey) - John Boyega (Finn) - Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker) - Harrison Ford (Han Solo) - Adam Driver (Kylo Ren) - Oscar Isaac (Poe Dameron) - Lupita Nyong'o (Maz Kanata) - Andy Serkis (Supreme Leader Snoke) - Domhnall Gleeson (General Hux) - Carrie Fisher (General Leia Organa) - Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca) - Anthony Daniels (C-3PO) |
Release Date: | December 18, 2015 |
Banner: | Lucasfilm Ltd., Walt Disney Pictures |
Music: | Not available |
Budget: | $200 million |
Runtime: | 2h 18m |
The main character, Rey, played by Daisy Ridley, is a scavenger living on the desert planet Jakku. She finds a part of a map that could lead to Luke Skywalker, the last Jedi. Rey joins forces with Finn, a former stormtrooper portrayed by John Boyega, and Han Solo, played by Harrison Ford, who is on a mission to find his son, Kylo Ren. Kylo Ren, played by Adam Driver, is a dark side user and the leader of the First Order. The complicated relationship between Han and Kylo Ren adds an emotional layer to the film.
The Force Awakens brings back many familiar Star Wars features, like lightsaber fights and space battles, while also introducing fresh characters. The film looks into Rey’s unknown past, the rise of the First Order, and the return of the Jedi. It successfully revived the Star Wars franchise, earning praise for its exciting scenes, character development, and stunning visuals, all while setting up the sequel trilogy.