Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is a
2005 space opera film written and directed by
George Lucas. It is the sixth film released in the
Star Wars saga and the third in terms of the series'
internal chronology, which completes the entire
Star Wars story.
The film takes place three years after the onset of the
Clone Wars. The
Jedi Knights are spread out across the
galaxy leading a massive
clone army in the war against the Separatists. After
Chancellor Palpatine is kidnapped, Jedi Master
Obi-Wan Kenobi and his former apprentice, Jedi Knight
Anakin Skywalker, are dispatched to eliminate the evil
General Grievous. Meanwhile, Anakin's close friendship with the Chancellor arouses suspicion in the Jedi Order. This friendship proves dangerous for both the Jedi Order and Anakin himself.
The film was released in theatres on May 19 2005 and received generally positive reviews from critics, especially in contrast to the previous two
prequels. It broke several
box office records during its opening week and went on to earn over $848 million worldwide,
making it the second highest grossing film in the
Star Wars franchise (not adjusting for
inflation). It was the highest grossing film of 2005 in the US, the second highest grossing film of 2005 worldwide behind
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
It is also the only
Star Wars film to be rated
PG-13 by the
MPAA and
12A by the
BBFC.
