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Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)

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Luke, Rey, Kylo, Leia, Finn, and Poe appear in a red and white Star Wars Episode VIII - The Last Jedi Film Poster
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
PG-13
Sci-Fi
Action
Adventure
Fantasy

The Star Wars saga continues as new heroes and galactic legends go on an epic adventure, unlocking mysteries of the Force and shocking revelations of the past.

Release Date
December 15, 2017
Director
Rian Johnson
Cast
Daisy Ridley , John Boyega , Mark Hamill , Carrie Fisher , Adam Driver , Oscar Isaac , Andy Serkis , Lupita Nyong'o
Runtime
152 minutes
Writers
Rian Johnson , George Lucas

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