# Star Wars (1977) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/star-wars-1977/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 90% |
| Critic Score | 93% |
| Audience Score | 96% |
| 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 90% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. George Lucas changed Hollywood economics forever with this space-opera fairy tale for the ages. Metascore 90/100. Directed by George Lucas.

## Critics consensus

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

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Star Wars worth watching?**
Star Wars holds a 90% 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?**
90% — the average of five public sources: critics 93%, audience 96%, Metascore 90/100, Letterboxd 4.2/5, and IMDb 8.6/10.

**Where can I watch Star Wars?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Star Wars page for current options.

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