Read 10 of the most iconic lines from the movie Star Wars: A New Hope (1977).
A New Hope is the very first Star Wars movie, launching the entire franchise. It is part of the Original Trilogy, which includes the first three Star Wars movies released. A New Hope is one of the most significant movies in the Star Wars universe, as it began the decades-long legacy that continues today.
The movie is also known as Star Wars Episode IV, which places it in the chronological story timeline as opposed to the release order. It was produced by Lucasfilm.
Quotes are sorted in chronological order as they come up in the movie.
1. “I find your lack of faith disturbing.”
“I find your lack of faith disturbing.”
Darth Vader
2. “These aren’t the droids you’re looking for.”
“These aren’t the droids you’re looking for.”
Ben Kenobi (to Stormtrooper)
3. “Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match… for a good blaster at your side.”
“Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match… for a good blaster at your side, kid.”
Han Solo (to Luke)
4. “Everything’s under control. Situation normal.”
“Uh… Uh, everything’s under control. Situation normal. Had a slight weapons malfunction… but, uh, everything’s perfectly all right now. We’re fine… We’re all fine here now. Thank you. How are you?”
Han Solo
5. “Aren’t you a little short for a stormtrooper?”
“Aren’t you a little short for a stormtrooper?”
Leia Organa (to Luke)
6. “I’m Luke Skywalker. I’m here to rescue you.”
“I’m Luke Skywalker. I’m here to rescue you.”
Luke Skywalker (to Leia)
7. “Wonderful girl! Either I’m going to kill her… or I’m beginning to like her.”
“Wonderful girl! Either I’m going to kill her… or I’m beginning to like her.”
Han Solo (about Leia)
8. “You came in that thing? You’re braver than I thought.”
“You came in that thing? You’re braver than I thought.”
Leia Organa (to Han about Falcon)
9. “When I left you, I was but the learner. Now I am the master.”
“I’ve been waiting for you, Obi-Wan. We meet again at last. The circle is now complete. When I left you, I was but the learner. Now I am the master.”
Darth Vader (to Ben)
10. “If you strike me down… I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.”
“Only a master of evil, Darth. You can’t win, Darth. If you strike me down… I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.”
Ben Kenobi (to Vader)
What’s your favorite quote from Star Wars: A New Hope? Let us know in the comments, especially if you don’t see it on this list.
We’ve gathered over 20 quotes from this iconic movie, and here are our top 10 picks. This selection combines our personal favorites, the most frequently quoted lines, the most popular ones, and those that go viral on social media. If you think there’s a quote that deserves a spot in the top 10, share it in the comments—your suggestions could help shape the list!
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