Star Wars (1977)

Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.

Genres: Adventure, Action, Science Fiction

What to watch after Star Wars

• Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) — George Lucas produced both
• Star Trek (2009) — Same subject: space, space opera
• E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
• Back to the Future (1985) — Same feel: feel-good, fun
• Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) — Two steps away in the credits
• Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) — Same subject: rebellion, rebel