STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE (1998)
STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE (1998)
Type Feature
Approx. Running minutes 131
Release dates 09/02/2012, 19/09/2011, 12/09/2011, 05/09/2011, 15/10/2001, 16/07/1999
BBFCInsight Contains mild fantasy adventure violence
Genre(s) Science Fiction, Adventure, Action
Director(s) George Lucas
Cast includes Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ian McDiarmid, Pernilla August, Oliver Ford Davies, Hugh Quarshie, Ahmed Best, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Frank Oz (puppeteer/voice), Terence Stamp, Brian Blessed, Ray Park, Lewis MacLeod (voice), Warwick Davis, Ralph Brown, Celia Imrie, Samuel L. Jackson
Cut All known versions of this work passed uncut.
BBFCinsight publication date 02/09/2011
Note: The following text may contain spoilers
STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE is an action-adventure science fiction prequel to the 1977-1983 STAR WARS trilogy. It was classified 'U' for mild fantasy adventure violence. This version is presented in digital 3D.
The film contains several battle scenes, lightsaber duels and chase/escape sequences. The violence mainly takes place during skirmishes between human and non-human characters such as robots. However one prominent lightsaber fight takes place between two main characters and a villain. During the sequence a key character is killed, after which a small dark patch is seen on a cloak. Later in the film, another character is cut in two when he is hit by a lightsaber strike.This occurs offscreen, although a very faint red mist is briefly visible indicating the strike has occurred. After this, the two parts of the body fall down a chasm, although without any blood or injury detail. Relief from the suspense of the fight is provided by an intercut scene in which a comedy character ineptly attempts to help out in a large scale battle. The film includes a suspenseful racing scene in which a young boy is in danger, but he is presented as resourceful and skilled and it is likely that most viewers will be already be familiar enough with the story to realise that he survives. Other chases and battles are presented but with a clear fantastical element. At 'U' the BBFC's Guidelines allow for 'Mild violence only. Occasional mild threat or menace only'.
The film also includes some very mild bad manners humour, such as an animal breaking wind.
Parents can find additional information about the content of this film if they visit www.pbbfc.co.uk.
Details
- Title
- STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE
- Also known as
- STAR WARS EPISODE 1: THE PHANTOM MENACE,STAR WARS: EPISODE 1,STAR WARS - EPISODE I - THE PHANTOM MENACE,STAR WARS - EPISODE 1 - THE PHANTOM MENACE - 3D,STAR WARS - EPISODE 1 - THE PHANTOM MENACE - 3D - PSA TRAILER,STAR WARS - EPISODE 1 - THE PHANTOM MENACE
- Year
- 1998
- Formats
- DVD, Cinema, 3D Cinema
- Distributor(s)
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent.,20th Century Fox Film Co. Ltd
- Classified date(s)
- 06/01/2012
- Main language
- English
- BBFC reference
- AZF156160
- Note to parents
- Some versions of this film are displayed in the 3D or IMAX format and some younger children may find them a more intense experience
Related work
Feature
| Title | Type | Runtime | Cut | Distributor | Date | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE [3D] | Film | 136m 1s | 20th Century Fox Film Co. Ltd | 06/01/2012 |  U |
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| STAR WARS - EPISODE I - THE PHANTOM MENACE | Video | 136m 10s | Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent. | 09/11/2011 | U |
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| STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE | Video | 136m 10s | Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent. | 27/09/2011 | U |
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| STAR WARS EPISODE 1: THE PHANTOM MENACE | Video | 130m 33s | Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent. | 20/09/2001 | U |
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| STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE | Video | 130m 33s | Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent. | 13/02/2002 | U |
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| STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE | Video | 127m 24s | Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent. | 16/03/2000 | U |
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| STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE | Video | 127m 24s | Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent. | 16/03/2000 | U |
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| STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE | Film | 132m 43s | 20th Century Fox Film Co. Ltd | 08/06/1999 | U |
Trailer
| Title | Type | Runtime | Cut | Distributor | Date | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAR WARS - EPISODE 1 - THE PHANTOM MENACE - 3D - PSA TRAILER | FilmTrailer | 0m 33s | 20th Century Fox Film Co. Ltd | 05/12/2011 | U |
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| STAR WARS - EPISODE 1 - THE PHANTOM MENACE - 3D [2D] | FilmTrailer | 1m 24s | 20th Century Fox Film Co. Ltd | 04/10/2011 | U |
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| STAR WARS - EPISODE 1 - THE PHANTOM MENACE - 3D | FilmTrailer | 1m 24s | 20th Century Fox Film Co. Ltd | 04/10/2011 | U |
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| STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE | VideoTrailer | 2m 19s | Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent. | 18/09/2001 | U |
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| STAR WARS EPISODE 1: THE PHANTOM MENACE | VideoTrailer | 2m 2s | Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent. | 18/09/2001 | U |
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| STAR WARS EPISODE 1: THE PHANTOM MENACE | FilmTrailer | 2m 27s | 20th Century Fox Film Co. Ltd | 08/04/1999 | U |
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| STAR WARS EPISODE 1: THE PHANTOM MENACE | FilmTrailer | 2m 27s | 20th Century Fox Film Co. Ltd | 08/04/1999 | U |
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| STAR WARS - EPISODE 1 - THE PHANTOM MENACE | VideoTrailer | 2m 4s | Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent. | 12/01/1999 | U |
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| STAR WARS: EPISODE 1 | FilmTrailer | 2m 8s | 20th Century Fox Film Co. Ltd | 26/11/1998 | U |
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| STAR WARS: EPISODE 1 | FilmTrailer | 2m 8s | 20th Century Fox Film Co. Ltd | 26/11/1998 | U |
VAM
| Title | Type | Runtime | Cut | Distributor | Date | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE [Additional material,Audio commentary] | Video | 130m 33s | Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent. | 07/09/2011 | U |
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| STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE [Additional material,Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew] | Video | 130m 34s | Twentieth Century Fox Home Ent. | 02/09/2011 | U |
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