Fanboys

Year: 2009

Runtime: 90 min

Language: English

Director: Kyle Newman

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In 1998, four dedicated fans of "Star Wars" – Eric, Linus, Hutch, and Windows – embark on a chaotic road trip. Their mission: to be the first fanboys to witness an advance screening of "Episode I" at George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch. Facing numerous obstacles and encountering a colorful cast of rivals, including bikers and Trekkies, the group's quest for fanboy recognition leads to a series of hilarious and unexpected encounters.

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