Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
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Anakin Skywalker, a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for revenge against the Jedi.
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is a 1999 sci-fi action epic that introduces Anakin Skywalker and marks the return of the Sith to the galaxy. Released May 19, 1999, this prequel film launches the story of how Anakin rises from slavery on Tatooine to become central to the Jedi's greatest threat.
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Liam NeesonQui-Gon Jinn
Ewan McGregorObi-Wan Kenobi
Natalie PortmanPadmé Amidala
Jake LloydAnakin Skywalker
Ian McDiarmidSenator Palpatine
Pernilla AugustShmi Skywalker
Oliver Ford DaviesGovernor Sio Bibble
Hugh QuarshieCaptain Panaka
Ahmed BestJar Jar Binks
Anthony DanielsC-3PO (voice)
Kenny BakerR2-D2
Frank OzYoda (voice)
Terence StampChancellor Valorum
Brian BlessedBoss Nass (voice)
Andy SecombeWatto (voice)
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When was The Phantom Menace released?
The Phantom Menace was released on May 19, 1999.
Where can I watch The Phantom Menace?
The film is widely available on streaming platforms and for purchase on digital and physical media; check your local streaming services for current availability.
What is The Phantom Menace about?
The film follows the discovery of young Anakin Skywalker, a slave on Tatooine strong with the Force, while the evil Sith execute their revenge plot against the Jedi Order.
Is this the first Star Wars movie?
The Phantom Menace is the first film in the prequel trilogy chronologically, but the original trilogy films were released first in 1977-1983.
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