Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (2019), PG-13, 2 hr 22 min

Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (2019), PG-13, 2 hr 22 min

Franchise: Star Wars
Franchise #: Chronological Order 9, Release Order 9
Tagline: “The saga will end. The story lives forever.”

Main Cast
Daisy Ridley as Rey
Adam Driver as Kylo Ren / Ben Solo
John Boyega as Finn
Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron
Carrie Fisher as General Leia Organa (via archival footage)
Ian McDiarmid as Emperor Palpatine / Darth Sidious
Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker (Force ghost)
Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian
Naomi Ackie as Jannah
Richard E. Grant as Allegiant General Pryde
Keri Russell as Zorii Bliss
Kelly Marie Tran as Rose Tico
Domhnall Gleeson as General Hux
Joonas Suotamo as Chewbacca
Anthony Daniels as C-3PO
Jimmy Vee as R2-D2
Greg Grunberg as Snap Wexley
Shirley Henderson as Babu Frik (voice)
Denis Lawson as Wedge Antilles (cameo)
Harrison Ford as Han Solo (vision)

Synopsis
The Rise of Skywalker brings the sequel trilogy to a grand finale as Rey, Poe, and Finn lead the Resistance in a final battle against the resurrected Emperor Palpatine. With secrets revealed and the fate of the galaxy at stake, the Skywalker saga reaches its emotional climax.

Overview
This film moves at breakneck speed, packing in action, nostalgia, and major twists. It aims to bring closure to decades of storytelling while introducing new revelations. Some fans loved the fast-paced payoff; others felt it tried to do too much.

Family Friendliness
Action-packed and intense at times, but it keeps to the Star Wars standard of being mostly family-appropriate. There's a lot of fantasy violence and dramatic moments, so it may be best for older kids and up.

Christian Perspective
The film explores identity, legacy, sacrifice, and redemption—powerful themes that resonate with the gospel. Rey’s journey toward choosing the light and rejecting inherited evil reflects the biblical call to transformation and rebirth.

Critics Ratings
My Rating: 7/10
The Dove Foundation: Dove Approved (ages 12+)
IMDb: 6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: Critics 52%, Audience 86%
Metacritic: 53/100

Notable Scenes
Emperor Palpatine’s return and massive Sith fleet reveal

Rey vs. Kylo Ren duel on the Death Star wreckage

Leia’s sacrifice and final moments

Ben Solo’s redemption and rescue of Rey

Rey declaring herself a Skywalker on Tatooine

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