Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Theatrical - Wide 2015-12-18

Cast Mark Hamill Harrison Ford Carrie Fisher Anthony Daniels Peter Mayhew Kenny Baker John Boyega Adam Driver Oscar Isaac Andy Serkis Domhnall Gleeson Max Sydow Daisy Ridley Gwendoline Christie Lupita Nyong'o
Directed by J.J. Abrams
Written by Michael Arndt J.J. Abrams Lawrence Kasdan

Genres: Action Adventure Family Fantasy Science-Fiction

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8/10

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A continuation of the saga created by George Lucas set thirty years after Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi

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PLOT: Several decades after the defeat of the Empire, a new dark presence in the force rises, and two young people – Finn (John Boyega) and Rey (Daisy Ridley) may hold the key to salvaging the rebellion. REVIEW: STAR...

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