Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
A sprawling space opera follows Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Padmé Amidala through assassination plots, forbidden love, and the militarization of the Galactic Republic.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- adventurous
- operatic
- earnest
- franchise marathon
- science fiction night
What critics said
Critics generally found the film more action-oriented and visually thrilling than its predecessor, but judged its dialogue, romance, and character development ponderous or underdeveloped.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The Republic debates creating an army while a Separatist movement and assassination attempt accelerate political emergency.
Anakin and Padmé develop a secret relationship while serving as Jedi and senator respectively.
The story moves through Coruscant, Naboo, Tatooine, Kamino, and Geonosis with digitally elaborate environments and battles.
Obi-Wan traces a poisoned dart and bounty hunter to Kamino, the clone army, and the Separatist leadership.
Films like Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, and why
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
space opera adventure with large-scale battles, heroic ensembles, political conflict, and mythic fantasy elements
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
space opera combining interplanetary adventure, political intrigue, romance, and digitally enhanced spectacle
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
science fiction adventure built around a sprawling galactic conflict, secret military forces, and heroic mythology
Avatar
large-scale science fiction action with romantic subplots, political instability, and spectacle-driven world-building
Movie Details
- Director
- George Lucas
- Release Date
- 2002-05-15
- Runtime
- 142 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (14730)
Cast
- Hayden Christensen
- Ewan McGregor
- Natalie Portman
- Christopher Lee
- Samuel L. Jackson
- Frank Oz
- Ian McDiarmid
- Pernilla August
- Temuera Morrison
- Jimmy Smits
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones about?
- A sprawling space opera follows Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Padmé Amidala through assassination plots, forbidden love, and the militarization of the Galactic Republic.
- What is Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones as moderate.
- What did critics think of Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones?
- Critics generally found the film more action-oriented and visually thrilling than its predecessor, but judged its dialogue, romance, and character development ponderous or underdeveloped.
- Which films are like Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones?
- Films with a similar feel include Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and Avatar.
- How long is Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones?
- Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones runs 142 minutes.
- Where can I watch Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones?
- In United States, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones streams on Disney Plus.
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