Star Wars (1977)
Star Wars is streaming in the UK 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 22,895 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 121 minutes. In the UK you can stream it on Disney Plus.
Should you spend 2h 1m on it?
2h 1m of English adventure, leaning action, fine for the whole family. That score holds across 22,895 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 across 22,895 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
- A weekend watch with the family
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 |
| Watch with family? | U · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Adventure / Action |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
George Lucas
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 23 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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