Star Wars: The Force Awakens
2015, English. Directed by J.J. Abrams.
Every generation has a 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.
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- U
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7.2/10 from 21,118 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 18 December 2015
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Arndt, Lawrence Kasdan, J.J. Abrams
- Budget
- $245M
- Box office
- $2.1B
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In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
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The Empire Strikes Back
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Return of the Jedi
1983 · 7.9/10
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2005 · 7.5/10
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens: quick answers
What should I watch before Star Wars: The Force Awakens?
Watch Return of the Jedi (1983), Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999), Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002), and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) first, plus 2 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Star Wars: The Force Awakens?
Next in the series: Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019).
Is Star Wars: The Force Awakens worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 21,118 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Star Wars: The Force Awakens?
Star Wars: The Force Awakens runs 136 minutes (2h 16m).
Does Star Wars: The Force Awakens have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Star Wars: The Force Awakens on?
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Star Wars: The Force Awakens?
If you liked Star Wars: The Force Awakens, try The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Star Wars.
Who directed Star Wars: The Force Awakens?
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) was directed by J.J. Abrams and stars Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac.