“Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens,” released on December 18, 2015, starts a new trilogy in the famous Star Wars series, directed by J.J. Abrams. The story is set about 30 years after “Return of the Jedi” and features new characters alongside some familiar faces.
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
Movie: | Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens |
Genre: | Science Fiction, Space Opera, Action |
Language: | English |
Director: | J.J. Abrams |
Main Cast: | Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac |
Release Date: | December 18, 2015 |
Banner: | Lucasfilm Ltd., Walt Disney Pictures, Bad Robot Productions |
Music: | Not available |
Budget: | $200 million |
Runtime: | 2h 16m |
The main character, Rey (Daisy Ridley), is a scavenger from the desert planet Jakku. She finds a BB-8 droid that holds a map to the missing Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill). Meanwhile, the First Order, led by the dark Kylo Ren (Adam Driver), is trying to destroy the Resistance. Rey teams up with former stormtrooper Finn (John Boyega) and pilot Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) to fight back.
The film combines exciting action with important themes like legacy, identity, and hope. It honors the original trilogy while adding new ideas, capturing the spirit that made Star Wars so special.
“Force Awakens” was praised for its gripping story, strong acting, and stunning visual effects. It successfully brought back excitement for the franchise and set the stage for the future of the Star Wars universe, introducing a diverse and interesting new cast of characters.