Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope

Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the mysterious Darth Vader.

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Grosses

Domestic (100%)
$307,263,857

International (–)
–

Worldwide
$307,263,857

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Summary Details

DistributorTwentieth Century Fox
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Opening$1,554,475
43 theaters

Budget$11,000,000

Release Date (Wide)May 25, 1977 (Jul 15, 1977)

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Running Time2 hr 1 min

GenresAction Adventure Fantasy Sci-Fi

In Release951 days/135 weeks

Widest Release1,750 theaters

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