Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
A visually monumental space opera turns a gifted Jedi’s fear of loss into the tragic birth of a galactic tyrant.
Overview
A galaxy on the brink of collapse faces its darkest hour as heroes become villains.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Breakneck
- Intensity
- Extreme
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Graphic
- operatic
- foreboding
- visceral
- franchise marathon
- action movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found it a thrilling and often poignant conclusion to the prequel trilogy, while noting uneven dialogue and romantic writing.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Anakin Skywalker’s visions of Padmé’s suffering motivate increasingly desperate choices and eventual allegiance to Darth Sidious.
Palpatine manipulates the Clone Wars and executes Order 66 to transform the Republic into an authoritarian empire.
The film emphasizes extensive digital environments, space battles, lightsaber duels, and the volcanic Mustafar climax.
The bond between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker collapses as Anakin turns against the Jedi and his former mentor.
Films like Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, and why
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
shared space opera scale, political coup, tragic heroism, and conflict between good and evil
Dune: Part Two
shared space opera adventure, authoritarian politics, mythic destiny, and emotionally charged rebellion
The Matrix Revolutions
shared epic science fiction, institutional collapse, betrayal, and a doomed transformation into tyranny
Movie Details
- Director
- George Lucas
- Release Date
- 2005-05-17
- Runtime
- 140 min
- Rating
- 7.5 / 10 (15342)
Cast
- Hayden Christensen
- Ewan McGregor
- Natalie Portman
- Ian McDiarmid
- Samuel L. Jackson
- Jimmy Smits
- Frank Oz
- Anthony Daniels
- Christopher Lee
- Keisha Castle-Hughes
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus, YouTube TV
- 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 III - Revenge of the Sith about?
- A visually monumental space opera turns a gifted Jedi’s fear of loss into the tragic birth of a galactic tyrant.
- What is Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith as breakneck, its intensity as extreme and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith as graphic.
- What did critics think of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith?
- Critics broadly found it a thrilling and often poignant conclusion to the prequel trilogy, while noting uneven dialogue and romantic writing.
- Which films are like Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith?
- Films with a similar feel include Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, Dune: Part Two, and The Matrix Revolutions.
- How long is Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith?
- Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith runs 140 minutes.
- Where can I watch Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith?
- In United States, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith streams on Disney Plus, YouTube TV.
