Star Wars - Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999) Rating: Starring: Ewan McGregor, Liam Neeson, Frank Oz, Ray Park, Natalie Portman Director: George Lucas Category: Sci-Fi Studio: 20th Century Fox Subtitles: [None] Length: 133 mins     Episode 1: The Phantom Menace is a journey back to the beginning of the epic saga to the era of the Republic. It follows the conflict over Naboo, a peaceful planet governed by Queen Amidala, which is threatened by the Trade Federation, puppets of the evil Sith. Through the struggle for Naboo's freedom, a momentous meeting occurs between Anakin Skywalker, a hopeful nine-year-old boy, and Obi-Wan Kenobi, a determined young Jedi, that will change the course of galactic history. The film follows Anakin as he pursues his dreams and confronts his fears in the midst of a galaxy in turmoil. Meanwhile Sith, in the form of the vicious Darth Maul, schemes to destroy the Jedi and control the Republic.