Star Wars: The Force Awakens

A closer look at the story

Thirty years have passed since the Galactic Empire was defeated, but peace has not lasted. As the First Order rises from the Empire's ashes, with the menacing Kylo Ren as its dark face, Luke Skywalker has disappeared. Rey, who survives by scavenging scrap in the desert, unexpectedly crosses paths with Finn, a stormtrooper who has deserted his post, and together with Han Solo and Chewbacca they set out after the one hope of restoring peace to the galaxy. Directed by J.J. Abrams and written by Abrams, Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt, the 136-minute 2015 film stars Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Adam Driver and Carrie Fisher in a space adventure.