Movie

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

“Every saga has a beginning.”

★ 6.6(15,981)19992h 16m

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is streaming on Disney Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: George Lucas
Release date: 1999-05-19
Runtime: 2h 16m
Language: English
Box office: $1,046,515,409
Budget: $115,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Lucasfilm Ltd.
Part of: Star Wars Collection

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace — trailer

About Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is a 1999 movie in the Adventure, Action and Science Fiction genres, directed by George Lucas, starring Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor and Natalie Portman. It has a runtime of 2 hours 16 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 15,981 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Anakin Skywalker, a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for revenge against the Jedi.

Cast

Liam Neeson

Qui-Gon Jinn

Ewan McGregor

Obi-Wan Kenobi

Natalie Portman

Padmé Amidala

Jake Lloyd

Anakin Skywalker

Ian McDiarmid

Senator Palpatine

Pernilla August

Shmi Skywalker

Oliver Ford Davies

Governor Sio Bibble

Hugh Quarshie

Captain Panaka

Ahmed Best

Jar Jar Binks

Anthony Daniels

C-3PO (voice)

Kenny Baker

R2-D2

Frank Oz

Yoda (voice)

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace on Netflix?+

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.

How long is Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace?+

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace has a runtime of 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).

Who stars in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace?+

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace stars Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd and Ian McDiarmid.

When did Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace come out?+

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is a 1999 movie directed by George Lucas.

What genre is Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace?+

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is Adventure, Action and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace?+

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace was directed by George Lucas.