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1977
On a desert planet, farm boy Luke Skywalker stumbles onto a desperate message from a captured princess. With an old Jedi knight, two droids, and a cocky smuggler and his co-pilot, he's swept into a rebellion against the Galactic Empire and its armored enforcer, Darth Vader.
The default: films the whole family can watch together; any scary or intense moments for the littlest viewers are flagged in the Context Notes.
Why it’s here
A farm boy, a princess, and a selfish smuggler who turns hero. It's a clear story of good against evil, with John Williams's grand score and a mentor who gives his life.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
Constant laser battles, plus intense moments for little ones: Luke finds his aunt and uncle's charred bodies (briefly), an arm is severed in the cantina, and a planet is destroyed. Han's mercenary attitude turns to loyalty, which is worth pointing out.
Star Wars (1977)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- Why did Han come back at the end?
- What did Obi-Wan sacrifice, and why?
- Who was the hero and who was the villain?
- Was the music beautiful, or just loud?
Content advisory
Common Sense Media 8+: frequent sci-fi blaster and lightsaber violence; two "damns" and two "hells"; cantina drinking.
Trailer
Best edition
The disc comes first.
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope 4K Blu-ray (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital 4K)
4K · March 31, 2020
Edition link coming soon.
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Where to stream
Streaming services are not listed yet. When they are, this note stays secondary to the disc.