Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace poster

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)

Film · 2h 16m · Rated PG

Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

A galactic adventure unfolds as an ancient evil resurfaces and a powerful young boy's destiny begins.

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

Streaming on Disney+.

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace parents guide

Strong violence, which is more than most PG titles carry. Beyond that, mild language and nothing scary.

Our estimate: fine from about 13, higher than the PG suggests, because of the violence.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
A couple
One or two sudden jolts.
Gore
No gore
Violence
Strong violence
Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
Mild
Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

How gory is Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace?
No gore and strong violence.
What is Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace rated, and is it OK for kids?
Rated PG, with more than the label suggests: strong violence.

What is Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace about?

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.

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

It leaves things open rather than tying them up.

Cast and crew

Directed byGeorge Lucas
StarringLiam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ian McDiarmid, Pernilla August

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