Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens is streaming in New Zealand on Disney Plus.
What the audience says
Star Wars: The Force Awakens earns its keep as a steady English film that knows its audience. It holds a 7.2/10 on TMDB from 20,959 ratings, well above what most films manage.
Should you spend 2h 16m on it?
2h 16m of English adventure, leaning action. With 20,943 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- It sits at 7.2/10 across 20,943 ratings: dependable, not remarkable.
- Skip if
- sprawling quest structure isn't what you're after
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 16m |
| Watch with family? | M · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Adventure / Action |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
J.J. Abrams
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 28 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Disney+ titles in New Zealand
Trailer
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