Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Every story has a hero. Every hero has a destiny. Every saga has an end.

May 17, 2005 2h 20mActionScience FictionAdventure
7.5IMDb
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When the sinister Sith unveil a thousand-year-old plot to rule the galaxy, the Republic crumbles and from its ashes rises the evil Galactic Empire.Jedi hero Anakin Skywalker must choose a side.

Director
George Lucas
Signature
Craft · Wonder · Action
Worldwide
$850M
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When the sinister Sith unveil a thousand-year-old plot to rule the galaxy, the Republic crumbles and from its ashes rises the evil Galactic Empire. Jedi hero Anakin Skywalker must choose a side.

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Awards

2 wins · 1 nomination

Academy Awards

No wins yet · 1 nomination

  • WinnerAcademy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling

MTV Movie Award for Best Villain

1 win

  • WinnerMTV Movie Award for Best Villain

Saturn Awards

1 win

  • WinnerSaturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film

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Box Office & Release

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith returned 7.5× its budget worldwide.

Budget
$113M
Opening weekend
Domestic gross
International gross
Worldwide gross
$850M
Release date
May 17, 2005
Runtime
2h 20m
MPAA rating
Language
English
Country
United States of America

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