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The Director and the Jedi

2018·Movie·95 min·7.2(45)

An intimate documentary delving into Rian Johnson's process as he comes in as a director new to the Star Wars universe.

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About The Director and the Jedi

The Director and the Jedi is a 2018 English-language documentary film directed by Anthony Wonke. The cast is led by Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman, Kathleen Kennedy. It has a runtime of 1h 35m.

The Director and the Jedi was produced by Lucasfilm Ltd. and made in United States of America. It was released on March 12, 2018.

Director
Anthony Wonke
Writers
Tylie Cox
Release date
March 12, 2018
OTT release
March 12, 2018
Original language
English
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Lucasfilm Ltd.
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The Director and the Jedi cast & crew

The Director and the Jedi was directed by Anthony Wonke and written by Tylie Cox.

The cast features Rian Johnson as Self, Ram Bergman as Self, Kathleen Kennedy as Self, Daisy Ridley as Self, Mark Hamill as Self, and Gwendoline Christie as Self.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Tylie Cox.

Is The Director and the Jedi worth watching?

At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy documentary, The Director and the Jedi is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Director and the Jedi

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It first became available to stream digitally on March 12, 2018.

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Cast of The Director and the Jedi

Rian Johnson

Rian Johnson

Self

Ram Bergman

Ram Bergman

Self

Kathleen Kennedy

Kathleen Kennedy

Self

Daisy Ridley

Daisy Ridley

Self

Mark Hamill

Mark Hamill

Self

Gwendoline Christie

Gwendoline Christie

Self

John Boyega

John Boyega

Self

Kelly Marie Tran

Kelly Marie Tran

Self

Benicio del Toro

Benicio del Toro

Self

Laura Dern

Laura Dern

Self

Oscar Isaac

Oscar Isaac

Self

Anthony Daniels

Anthony Daniels

Self

The Director and the Jedi — FAQs

Where can I watch The Director and the Jedi in United States?

The Director and the Jedi is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.

What language is The Director and the Jedi in?

The Director and the Jedi is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Director and the Jedi?

The Director and the Jedi runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When did The Director and the Jedi release on OTT?

The Director and the Jedi became available digitally on March 12, 2018.

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