Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Year: 2017

Runtime: 152 mins

Language: English

Director: Rian Johnson

Echo Score: 69

Budget: $317M

AdventureAction

Rey seeks to master her abilities under the reluctant tutelage of Luke Skywalker. As she trains, the Resistance faces a desperate struggle against the relentless First Order. The conflict tests their strength and resolve in a galaxy far, far away.

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Timeline & Setting – Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)

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Time period

Post-Starkiller Base

The events unfold after the destruction of Starkiller Base, with the Resistance on the run and the First Order pressing its advantage. The timeline concentrates on a late-stage resistance struggle and the evolving battle between light and dark across multiple frontiers.

Location

Ahch-To, Canto Bight, Crait, Snoke's Flagship, Starkiller Base (mentioned)

The story moves across several iconic settings: the remote island world of Ahch-To where Rey seeks Luke, the glittering casino town of Canto Bight, and the salt desert fortress on Crait serving as a Resistance last stand. Snoke's flagship functions as the First Order's mobile command center for key confrontations. Starkiller Base is referenced as a previous battleground in the ongoing war.

🪐 Galaxy-spanning locations 🏝️ Remote world 🎰 Glittering casino city 🗺️ Salt-covered fortress 🚀 Mobile command ship

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:44

Main Characters – Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)

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Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill)

A legendary Jedi in self-imposed exile on Ahch-To. He is reluctant to train Rey and grapples with past failures. He eventually appears as a Force projection to guide the living and sacrifices himself, becoming one with the Force.

🧭 Mentor ⚔️ Force user 🕊️ Sacrifice

Rey (Daisy Ridley)

A determined scavenger who seeks Luke to learn the Force and aid the Resistance. She learns to trust the Force and grapples with her connection to Kylo Ren. Her journey centers on self-discovery and choosing a path for the galaxy’s future.

🧭 Determination 🌀 Force User 🧠 Identity

Kylo Ren (Adam Driver)

An conflicted star-warrior torn between the dark and light sides. He defeats Snoke's guards, confronts Rey, and seeks power while offering a dark proposal to rule the galaxy together. His arc explores temptation, allegiance, and the complexity of redemption.

⚔️ Antagonist 🌓 Duality 🧠 Moral Ambiguity

Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher)

General Leia leads the Resistance with calm resolve and decisive action. She orchestrates the evacuation plan and remains a symbol of hope and resilience throughout the crisis.

🧭 Leadership 🛡️ Courage ❤️ Resilience

Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac)

A bold, hot-headed pilot who pushes for direct action. His impulsive mutiny against Holdo forces a reckoning and eventual growth in strategic thinking.

🧭 Courage 🚀 Pilot 🧠 Growth

Finn (John Boyega)

A former stormtrooper who abandons his post to fight for the Resistance. He teams with Rose to disable the tracking device and grows into a committed ally.

🛡️ Loyalty 🤝 Alliance 💥 Courage

Rose Tico (Kelly Marie Tran)

A mechanic and moral compass who believes in the value of every life. She helps execute the mission to Canto Bight and advocates for hope over despair.

🧭 Moral compass 🧪 Innovation ❤️ Compassion

DJ (Benicio Del Toro)

A enigmatic hacker who operates in the gray areas of morality. He offers his wheeling and dealing expertise, influencing the crew's access to crucial information.

🧠 Outsider 💰 Morality 🕵️‍♂️ Hackery

BB-8 (Dave Chapman)

The loyal astromech who provides technical support and comic relief. BB-8 aids the crew with quick, reliable problem solving and morale.

🤖 Loyalty 🧭 Resourcefulness 😂 Charm

Chewbacca (Joonas Suotamo)

Han Solo's loyal companion and a fierce ally in battle. Chewbacca embodies steadfast loyalty and raw strength in defense of the Resistance.

🐻 Loyalty ⚔️ Strength 🧭 Protector

Supreme Leader Snoke (Andy Serkis)

The elusive and manipulative ruler who pulls strings from behind the scenes. His reveal and subsequent downfall mark a pivotal shift in the First Order's dynamics.

🧠 Manipulation 👁️ Power 🔥 Endings

Captain Phasma (Gwendoline Christie)

First Order commander whose presence underscores the regime's discipline and menace. She confronts the protagonists and is ultimately outmaneuvered.

🛡️ Authority ⚔️ Confrontation 🧊 Cold

Vice Admiral Holdo (Laura Dern)

A mysterious and strategic leader who prioritizes the greater good. Her daring decoy maneuver sacrifices herself to save the remaining Resistance.

🧭 Strategy 🕊️ Sacrifice 🛡️ Leadership

Yoda (Frank Oz)

The spirit of Luke's former Jedi master appears to offer guidance and encouragement, reinforcing themes of learning from failure and the enduring nature of the Force.

🪄 Wisdom 🌌 Force 🧠 Guidance

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Major Themes – Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)

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🧭 Leadership Clash

Poe's impulsive tactics collide with Holdo's secretive strategy, forcing the Resistance to navigate competing visions of leadership. Leia's crisis management ultimately smooths the plan and ensures the evacuation proceeds. The film probes what true leadership requires in crisis: courage, strategy, and the willingness to sacrifice for others.

🌗 Duality

Rey and Kylo Ren embody a tension between light and dark as their minds connect across the void. Luke's hesitation to train Rey underscores the moral complexity of the Force and the consequences of past failures. Kylo's lure tests Rey's resolve and forces choices that define their fates.

🕯️ Sacrifice

Leia endures as a steadfast leader and Holdo's decoy maneuver sacrifices a critical advantage to safeguard others. Luke's ultimate departure from the mortal world completes his arc and cements his legacy. The Resistance advances through acts of personal and collective sacrifice.

🌟 Hope

The end hints that hope endures: the broom-wielding stablehand on Canto sees the Force, signaling a future for the Jedi and the Resistance. Rey embraces the legacy of the Jedi and prepares to train anew, keeping the spark alive. The film closes with a promise that the Resistance can rise again.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:44

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