Star Wars (1978)
Star Wars is streaming in Japan on Disney Plus.
The verdict
Star Wars ranked near the top of that week's English film crop. It carries an 8.2/10 on TMDB across 22,916 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 121 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Disney Plus.
Should you spend 2h 1m on it?
2h 1m of English adventure, leaning action. That score holds across 22,916 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 across 22,916 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you want something grounded and small-scale
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 1m |
| Genre | Adventure / Action |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
George Lucas
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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