Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Movie (2019):
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (also known as Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker) is an American epic space opera film and the third installment of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, following The Force Awakens (2015) and The Last Jedi (2017), and the final episode of the nine-part “Skywalker saga”.
The film was produced, co-written, and directed by J. J. Abrams. Produced by Lucasfilm and Abrams’ production company Bad Robot Productions, and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Its ensemble cast includes Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Anthony Daniels, Naomi Ackie, Domhnall Gleeson, Richard E. Grant, Lupita Nyong’o, Keri Russell, Joonas Suotamo, Kelly Marie Tran, Ian McDiarmid, and Billy Dee Williams.
The Rise of Skywalker premiered in Los Angeles on December 16, 2019, and was released in the United States on December 20, 2019. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the acting, action sequences, musical score and visual effects, but criticized the story, pacing, and perceived departures from the plot and themes of The Last Jedi. It grossed over $1.074 billion worldwide, making it the seventh-highest-grossing film of 2019; although it was the lowest-grossing installment of the trilogy, it turned an estimated net profit of $300 million.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Movie Information:
| Movie Name | Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action Adventure Fantasy Sci-Fi |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Release Date | December 16, 2019 (Dolby Theatre) December 20, 2019 (United States) |
| Running Time | 2hr 22min |
| Based on | Characters by George Lucas |
| Starring | Carrie Fisher Mark Hamill Adam Driver Daisy Ridley John Boyega Oscar Isaac Anthony Daniels Naomi Ackie Domhnall Gleeson Richard E. Grant Lupita Nyong’o Keri Russell Joonas Suotamo Kelly Marie Tran Ian McDiarmid Billy Dee Williams |
| Directed by | J. J. Abrams |
| Screenplay by | Chris Terrio J. J. Abrams |
| Story by | Derek Connolly Colin Trevorrow J. J. Abrams Chris Terrio |
| Produced by | Kathleen Kennedy J. J. Abrams Michelle Rejwan |
| Cinematography by | Dan Mindel |
| Edited by | Maryann Brandon Stefan Grube |
| Music by | John Williams |
| Production Company | Lucasfilm Ltd. Bad Robot Productions |
| Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
| Budget | $275 million |
| Box Office Collection | $1.074 billion |
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Movie Trailer:
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Movie Storyline:
While the First Order continues to ravage the galaxy, Rey finalizes her training as a Jedi. But danger suddenly rises from the ashes as the evil Emperor Palpatine mysteriously returns from the dead. While working with Finn and Poe Dameron to fulfill a new mission, Rey will not only face Kylo Ren once more, but she will also finally discover the truth about her parents as well as a deadly secret that could determine her future and the fate of the ultimate final showdown that is to come.—IMDb
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Movie Cast and Characters:
- Carrie Fisher as Leia Organa
- Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker
- Adam Driver as Ben Solo / Kylo Ren
- Daisy Ridley as Rey
- Cailey Fleming and Josefine Irrera Jackson as young Rey
- John Boyega as Finn
- Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron
- Anthony Daniels as C-3PO
- Naomi Ackie as Jannah
- Domhnall Gleeson as General Hux
- Richard E. Grant as Allegiant General Pryde
- Lupita Nyong’o as Maz Kanata
- Keri Russell as Zorii Bliss
- Joonas Suotamo as Chewbacca
- Kelly Marie Tran as Rose Tico
- Ian McDiarmid as Emperor Palpatine
- Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian
Interesting Facts About Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Movie:
- Following initial reports that The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson would write the script for Episode IX, in August 2015, Colin Trevorrow was hired to direct and to write a script with his collaborator Derek Connolly; both ultimately retain story credit with Abrams and Chris Terrio.
- In September 2017, Trevorrow left the project following creative differences with producer Kathleen Kennedy, and Abrams returned as director.
- John Williams, the composer for the previous episodic films, returned to compose the score—his final score for the franchise.
- Principal photography began in August 2018 at Pinewood Studios in England and wrapped in February 2019, with post-production completed in November 2019.
- With an estimated budget of $275 million, it is one of the most expensive films ever made.
- It received three nominations at the 92nd Academy Awards (Best Original Score, Best Visual Effects, and Best Sound Editing) as well as three at the 73rd British Academy Film Awards (also Best Special Visual Effects, Best Original Music, and Best Sound).
- It won five awards at the 46th Saturn Awards, including Best Science Fiction Film.
