Only a little. Star Wars has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Star Wars?

No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.

What is Star Wars rated, and is it OK for kids?

It is rated PG and nothing we tagged runs past mild, but a PG from 1977 could carry more than one does now. Check the guide first.

Star Wars (1977)

Film · 2h 1m · Rated PG

Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Venturesome heroes, wholesome humor, and brisk action create an epic, feel-good adventure across the galaxy.

A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Disney+.

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Star Wars parents guide

Of what we could confirm, nothing runs past a PG: mild language and a few tense moments.

Scare: Mildly scary; A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares: A couple; One or two sudden jolts.
Gore: No gore
Violence: Some violence; Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity: None flagged; It is a PG from before PG-13 existed, when a PG could carry more, so treat our zero as unconfirmed.
Language: Mild; Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

How we rate: an AI reads what is known about each title and tags it 0 to 3; we check the tags against a hand-rated set and correct them by hand when readers tell us. Estimates, not a scene-by-scene review. Spot a mistake? Tell us.

Three questions

Is Star Wars scary?: Only a little. Star Wars has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Star Wars?: No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.
What is Star Wars rated, and is it OK for kids?: It is rated PG and nothing we tagged runs past mild, but a PG from 1977 could carry more than one does now. Check the guide first.

What is Star Wars about?

Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.