Star Wars: The Force Awakens

2015 • 138 minutes
4.5
1.73K reviews
93%
Tomatometer
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About this movie

Visionary director J.J. Abrams brings to life the motion picture event of a generation. As Kylo Ren and the sinister First Order rise from the ashes of the Empire, Luke Skywalker is missing when the galaxy needs him most. It's up to Rey, a desert scavenger, and Finn, a defecting stormtrooper, to join forces with Han Solo and Chewbacca in a desperate search for the one hope of restoring peace to the galaxy.

Extras

Available only with purchase
Secrets of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
69 minutes
Discover the complete story behind the making of The Force Awakens, revealed through in-depth footage and exclusive interviews with the actors and filmmakers in this feature-length documentary. CBFC Rating U. Certificate Number DFL/1/35/2015-MUM.
Deleted Scene: Finn and the Villager
1 minute
As stormtroopers take over the village, Finn encounters a fleeing resident. CBFC Rating U. Certificate Number DFL/1/35/2015-MUM.
Deleted Scene: Jakku Message
1 minute
General Leia Organa receives grim news from the Resistance fighters. CBFC Rating U. Certificate Number DFL/1/35/2015-MUM.
Deleted Scene: X-Wings Prepare for Lightspeed
1 minute
Poe leads the Resistance fleet on a rescue mission to Takadona. CBFC Rating U. Certificate Number DFL/1/35/2015-MUM.
Deleted Scene: Kylo Searches the Falcon
1 minute
Kylo Ren boards Han Solo's abandoned ship and senses a presence. CBFC Rating U. Certificate Number DFL/1/35/2015-MUM.
Deleted Scene: Snow Speeder Chase
1 minute
Rey and Finn attempt to elude capture in a stolen Snow Speeder. CBFC Rating U. Certificate Number DFL/1/35/2015-MUM.
Deleted Scene: Finn Will Be Fine
1 minute
An anxious Rey watches as a doctor examines the wounded, unconscious Finn. CBFC Rating U. Certificate Number DFL/1/35/2015-MUM.
Deleted Scene: Tunnel Standoff
1 minute
Han Solo, Chewbacca and Finn struggle to escape from Maz Kanata's castle as the First Order forces attack. CBFC Rating U. Certificate Number DFL/1/35/2015-MUM.
The Story Awakens: The Table Read
4 minutes
Cast members, familiar and new, reflect on the memorable day they all first came together to read the movie's script. CBFC Rating U. Certificate Number DFL/1/35/2015-MUM.
Crafting Creatures
9 minutes
Watch movie magic as the filmmakers bring a cast of new creatures to life. CBFC Rating U. Certificate Number DFL/1/35/2015-MUM.
Building BB-8
6 minutes
See how the filmmakers brought the newest droid to the screen, creating an instant fan favorite in the Star Wars universe. CBFC Rating U. Certificate Number DFL/1/35/2015-MUM.
Blueprint of a Battle: The Snow Fight
7 minutes
Go deeper into the epic, climactic lightsaber battle between Rey and Kylo Ren. CBFC Rating U. Certificate Number DFL/1/35/2015-MUM.
ILM: The Visual Magic of the Force
7 minutes
An insider's look into the remarkable digital artistry of the movie's visual effects. CBFC Rating U. Certificate Number DFL/1/35/2015-MUM.
John Williams: The Seventh Symphony
6 minutes
The legendary composer shares personal insights into his work on Star Wars and The Force Awakens. CBFC Rating U. Certificate Number DFL/1/35/2015-MUM.
Force for Change
3 minutes
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. See how the Star Wars: Force for Change initiative has united Star Wars fans all over the globe in using the Force to help others. CBFC Rating U. Certificate Number DFL/1/35/2015-MUM.

Ratings and reviews

4.5
1.73K reviews
Jeremy Farrance
April 14, 2016
The criticisms of The Force Awakens are valid and this film does have its shortcomings. Nevertheless J.J. Abrams manages to get away with it and provide us with exhilarating fun. It is a welcome return to form after the disappointment of the prequel films. Going back to the artwork for the original films, the return to real locations, sets and puppeted creatures really pays off. This movie looks fantastic and feels like Star Wars. There's action and laughs as well as darker moments. We're introduced to new characters and Abrams succeeds at making us love them. Daisy Ridley is a standout as Rey and BB-8 is a delight. The old team returns with Harrison Ford having by far the most screen time which he pulls off with ease and is clearely having a blast. It might not be perfect but as Lucasfilm's and Disney's first tentative steps into a Star Wars universe without George Lucas at the helm, this is a solid, confidence building effort that successfully sets up a new chapter in the Star Wars saga while seamlessly and believably reintroducing us to familiar faces. It leaves us wanting more waiting expectantly to find out what happens next, just as a Star Wars movie should.
7 people found this review helpful
Chris Morton
April 13, 2016
Maybe my expectations were too high, which I blame on over enthusiastic global reviews. But this rehash was a major disappointment for me. Despite good special effects, the story was just plain crap. As for old grey hairs Solo, he aint got it anymore. Oh wait he carked it anyway. And Skywalker was a no show until the boring end. Nope. Not cool.
Sharlene Glennie
April 4, 2016
Star Wars has been part of my life from the beginning so I went into this movie with great trepidation... I came out wanting to see it again immediately. It contained all the elements that made the original trilogy so great - action, drama, humour, tragedy, cool characters, intriguing locations, and fantastic music. I thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait to see the next installments.