(Seeing the Death Star for the first time…)
Ben Kenobi: That’s no moon. It’s a space station.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote is from Star Wars: A New Hope (1977), also known as Episode IV. Produced by Lucasfilm, the film is a part of the Star Wars universe.
- Movie: Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)
- Movie Number: Episode IV
- Production: Lucasfilm
Why we collected this quote
We chose this because it’s a chilling moment of realization! It’s an iconic line that perfectly shows the terrifying scale of the Empire’s secret weapon.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
As the Millennium Falcon approaches what looks like a moon, Ben realizes the truth: it’s the Death Star. This moment of dread tells us exactly how much danger our heroes are in as they get pulled in by the tractor beam.
