Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
A galactic adventure unfolds as an ancient evil resurfaces and a powerful young boy's destiny begins.
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.
How intense is Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace?
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace has no gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a family watch. Rated PG.
What Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace feels like
- Tone
- epicpulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionFamily nightParty
Where to stream Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace for you?
Is Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace scary?
No. Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace OK for kids?
It is rated PG, but the intensity tags run warmer than the rating suggests: scare 0, gore 0, violence 2, each out of 3. Know your kid.
How long is Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace?
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace runs 2h 16m.
Where can I stream Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace?
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is streaming on Disney+.
Does Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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