Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
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.
| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 15 December 2015 |
| Genre | Adventure, Action, Science Fiction |
| Director | J.J. Abrams |
| Starring | Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Oscar Isaac |
| Runtime | 136 min |
| Rated | PG-13 |
| Scores | Rotten Tomatoes (average) 8.3/10 · Metacritic 80/100 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · IMDb 7.7/10 · Letterboxd 3.2/5 · TMDB users 7.2/10 |
| Budget | $245 million |
| Box office | $2.07 billion worldwide |
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What kind of watch this is
J.J. Abrams directed this 2015 science fiction adventure, which runs 136 minutes. It picks up thirty years after the fall of the Galactic Empire, a gap that lets the old stars return alongside new faces like Daisy Ridley and John Boyega. The hook is generational: the tagline says every generation has a story, and this one hands the baton to the next. It is a long evening of action.
What the critics said
Rotten Tomatoes records a 93% Tomatometer score as of May 2026, based on 447 reviews. Metacritic sits at 80 out of 100 as of January 2026, a mark it labels generally favorable. The consensus notes the film recalls the series' former glory with renewed energy. Robbie Collin of The Daily Telegraph called it "the single greatest relief of the movie-going year." Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian found it "ridiculous and melodramatic," yet "exciting and brimming with energy.
How it did with audiences
It cost $245 million and pulled in $2.1 billion worldwide, a sum that secured its place as the highest-grossing film of 2015. In the United States, it took in $937 million, while France added $89 million to the tally. Box Office Mojo estimates it sold close to 110 million tickets in North America. On TMDB, users rate it 7.2 out of 10. Audiences clearly voted with their wallets, and the receipts are hard to argue with.
Awards
The film collected 18 awards and 6 nominations. John Williams took home the Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media. Adam Driver was named Best Villain by MTV. J. J. Abrams won the Empire Award for Best Director. The Academy gave it 5 nominations, including Best Visual Effects. The Saturns added more, with Harrison Ford taking Best Actor.
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Sources
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
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