Star Wars Review (1977) — 90% Celluloid Score
Directed by George Lucas · 1977 ·
Star Wars (1977) earns a 90% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.
Five-source breakdown
20th Century Fox Why this score?
- Strong critic approval (93% positive).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (96%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (90/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.2/5).
- IMDb users score it 8.6/10.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded sci-fi, adventure pick
Not ideal for
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Is Star Wars worth watching?
Yes — Star Wars earns a 90% Celluloid Score. Celluloid Pick — highly recommended.
Critics Consensus
George Lucas changed Hollywood economics forever with this space-opera fairy tale for the ages.
Celluloid Critics Consensus
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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.