Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Review
A well-crafted and thoughtful story drives Rogue One - in a sandbox that provides a perfect blend of modern action and classic Star Wars style.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
Set in the weeks leading up to Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story provides additional context for the Rebellion's plan to destroy the Death Star. Rogue One follows Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) as she enlists the help of Rebel Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) to locate her father, Galen Erso (Mads Mikkelsen), after the Empire kidnaps him.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Where to Watch
*Availability in US
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- Director
- Gareth Edwards
- Release Date
- December 13, 2016
- Studio(s)
- Lucasfilm
- Distributor(s)
- Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
- Cast
- Felicity Jones , Diego Luna , Ben Mendelsohn , Donnie Yen , Mads Mikkelsen , Alan Tudyk , Jiang Wen , Forest Whitaker
- Writers
- Tony Gilroy , Chris Weitz
- Runtime
- 134 Minutes
- Franchise(s)
- Star Wars
- Sequel(s)
- Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope , Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back , Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi , Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens , Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi , Star Wars: Episode IX- The Rise of Skywalker
- prequel(s)
- Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith , Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones , Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
- Budget
- $200–265 million
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