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At the time of writing , 11Star Warsmovies have been free . The saga set out back in 1977 withStar Wars(since then retitledA New Hope ) a smash hit that catch the sum of many and inspire a generation . After the iconic original trilogy finish , the saga reemerged with two more trilogies that get in 1999 and 2015 , but to varying degrees of success .
But which motion-picture show has the short runtime , and which has the longsighted ? How did these runtimes affect the story , if at all ? Let ’s take a look at the number and rate them consequently . It should be take down that , technically , the shortestStar Warsmovie isStar Wars : The Clone Warsfrom 2008,but it is an animate pic and therefore seldom number amongst the rest of the live - activity films of the franchise .
Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope has a runtime of 2 Hours & 5 Minutes (125 Minutes)
The scant live - actionStar Warsmovie isA New Hope , clocking in at just over 2 hours in its current form . When the film was first release , it was merely calledStar Wars , and , realistically , no one had any thought that it would be the start of a thrive dealership and be the starting time of a journeying that would span years and generations in equal beat . As a result , like manyStar Warsmovies , its undergone some adjustment and trend over the decades .
It was the smash hit that inclose fans toiconic heroes such as Luke Skywalker , Leia Organa , and Han Soloas well as famed villains like Darth Vader and Grand Moff Tarkin . With everybody fall in love withStar Wars , it ’s no wonder why it became the yardstick for all sci - fi and adventure movies that watch .
Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back has a runtime of 2 Hours & 7 Minutes (127 Minutes)
At the fourth dimension of its release , The Empire Strikes Backdivided critic , with some praising its twists and others calling it an incomplete sequel . But in the decades since , its popularity has soared and it ’s now take by many to not only be the saga ’s best but one of the greatest sequels ever made .
Luke begins his Jedi education on Dagobah , Han and Leia grow closer while Darth Vader chases after the heroes the whole prison term . Despite the lightness of the account compared to the longer runtime , it all sense necessary . The moving-picture show ’s biggest scene is when Vader inform Luke that he ’s his father , ina shocking twist nobody saw coming . New planet like Hoth and Bespin were well - have as well , as they set the stage for some of the saga ’s most iconic battles and tantrum .
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has a runtime of 2 Hours & 13 Minutes (133 Minutes)
Initially , lover were n’t quite sure what to wait fromRogue One : A Star Wars Story , which was the first of theStar Warsspinoffs to be released and a bridge between the Prequel and Original Trilogies . as luck would have it , it garnered incontrovertible reactions from critic and fans .
It state the narration of Jyn Erso and a band of Rebels obtain the Death Star plans that would be used to destroy the battle station , thus paving the way for the Empire ’s licking in the Original Trilogy . It used its runtime to elaborate on a mickle of previously establishedStar Warslore as well as introduce new characters . Jyn and Cassian Andor are both standout newfangled character for the serial , while it was heavy for fans to see cameos from old favourite Grand Moff Tarkin , Leia Organa , and Darth Vader .
Solo: A Star Wars Story has a runtime of 2 Hours & 15 Minutes (135 Minutes)
Solo : A Star Wars Storywasn’t a box office hit and its excellently troubled production history helped it become the only literal flop of the franchise . Nevertheless , it was keep at a full , healthy , runtime rather than being mercilessly cut down to maximize on showings .
The moving picture uses its runtime to introduce a deal of new character as well revisiting old ones . Fans got to see a youthful Han , who is as charming as ever despite the fact that he ’s play by Alden Ehrenreich instead of Harrison Ford . Donald Glover nails the purpose of a younger Lando Calrissian , Emilia Clarke is enjoyable as Qi’Ra and buff make out seeing Darth Maul on the big sieve again .
Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens has a runtime of 2 Hours & 15 Minutes (135 Minutes)
As the first of the Sequel Trilogy , The Force Awakenswas a vast cinematic upshot . After decades , the Original Trilogy ’s main characters were back with a newfangled cast of heroes and villains revamping the saga in that extragalactic nebula from far , far by .
The Force Awakensdefinitely treads lightly , being a soft remake ofA New Hopemixed with some of the other movies ' big hits . Still , fan retrieve it gratifying and it scram the trilogy off to a cocksure start . The Force Awakenswas a huge box function pip and , arguably , was when the newerStar Warsmovies top out , striking an effective symmetry between provide a fast - paced and familiar adventure as well as repose the groundwork for the rest of the trilogy .
Star Wars: Episode VI – The Return of the Jedi has a runtime of 2 Hours & 15 Minutes (135 Minutes)
restitution of the Jedibrought the Original Trilogy to a hearty end . It was the longest of the first threeStar Warsmovies but that was meet for such a important entry . The Empire Strikes Backalso left it with plenty to tie up .
Luke comes into his own as a Jedi and resist the temptation of the dark side to stand tall against Emperor Palpatine , triggering an unlooked-for change of allegiance from Darth Vader . Vader destroys the Emperor and , in crook , the Empire . Also , Han and Leia ’s love taradiddle is given a happy ending with the pair finally choosing to settle down . Plus , of track , the Ewoks !
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace has a runtime of 2 Hours & 16 Minutes (136 Minutes)
The first picture show of the Prequel Trilogy got everyStar Warsfan eager to get a just the ticket immediately , with some even keep an eye on other films just to see the trailer . unluckily , the movie was divisive upon loss and perhaps could have done with some rough cutting when it came to the account ’s numerous estimation and conception .
Some enjoyed the particular effects and even take to new lineament such as Jar Jar Binks , Qui - Gon Jinn , and a young Anakin Skywalker . Others felt it was the polar opposite word of what made the Original Trilogy so particular and felt it suffered from more matured themes such as political sympathies and trade disputes . disregardless , it remains an enjoyable adventure and was the biggest loge office stumble of 1999 .
Star Wars: Episode III – The Revenge of the Sith has a runtime of 2 Hours & 20 Minutes (140 Minutes)
Out of all theStar Warsmovies , Revenge of the Sithis arguably the dark . Fans see Anakin Skywalker go from a Jedi to a Sith , the Jedi beingtragically slaughtered in Order 66and Palpatine goes from Chancellor to Emperor after defeating Mace Windu and Yoda in battle . All of this added to the runtime but it never feels like wasted metre .
Famously , it end aStar Warstrilogy on a semisweet note rather than a triumphant one . There ’s scantily a moment without any action and that ’s what makes the Prequel Trilogy ’s end one of the bestStar Warsentries to date .
Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones has a runtime of 2 Hours & 22 Minutes (142 Minutes )
Like the entirety of the Prequel Trilogy , Attack of the Cloneswas do it and abominate in adequate measure , but it ’s still enjoyable still . However , its increased distance help it to become one of the more maligned picture in the enfranchisement .
The moving-picture show still occupy all of those extra minutes with action though . There are some big battle sequences , with Anakin and Obi - Wan Kenobi ’s conflict against Count Dooku being particularly memorable . New characters like Dooku and Jango Fett went down well with fans , as well . Also , the planets were all visually arresting thanks to the use of revolutionary special event , so lingering on them was no bad thing . Attack of the Cloneshas its flaw , but there are many highlights as well amongst all of the intemperately criticize scenes of romance .
Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker has a runtime of 2 Hours & 22 Minutes (142 Minutes)
The conclusion of the Sequel Trilogy , The emanation of Skywalkerended up overthrow a lot of the more controversial decisions made in the previous movie , which wreak its own contention , but the movie did a unanimous job of bringing the trilogy to an end .
Action - pack , but still shorter than the previous installment , the film is entertaining throughout , moving promptly through the story and leaving audience breathless in the process . Rey victory while Finn and Poe Dameron incur more screentime than they did before . Plus , it was great for longtime fans to see Emperor Palpatine back on the big screen .
