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Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

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Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker
PG-13
Sci-Fi
Action
Adventure
Fantasy

In the riveting conclusion of the landmark Skywalker saga, new legends will be born-and the final battle for freedom is yet to come.

Release Date
December 20, 2019
Director
J.J. Abrams
Cast
Daisy Ridley , John Boyega , Oscar Isaac , Adam Driver , Carrie Fisher , Mark Hamill , Anthony Daniels , Naomi Ackie
Runtime
141 minutes
Writers
Chris Terrio , J.J. Abrams , Derek Connolly , Colin Trevorrow , George Lucas

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