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The Book of Boba Fett (2021): Cast & Plot

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The Book of Boba Fett is a 2021 film directed by Robert Rodriguez and Steph Green, starring Temuera Morrison as Boba Fett and Ming-Na Wen. It runs 5 hours 48 minutes.

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Runtime
5h 48m (348 min)
Original language
English
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The story

What Is The Book of Boba Fett About?

The premise of The Book of Boba Fett without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Legendary bounty hunter Boba Fett and his ally, mercenary Fennec Shand, return to the desert planet Tatooine, where they must contend with rival gangs, old allies, and the lingering influence of Jabba the Hutt’s former crime syndicate as they fight to claim control of the underworld.

The Book of Boba Fett Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Book of Boba Fett Cast & Characters

Temuera Morrison leads the cast as Boba Fett, with Ming-Na Wen as Fennec Shand. Directed by Robert Rodriguez and Steph Green.

From the directors

More from Robert Rodriguez and Steph Green

More films directed by Robert Rodriguez and Steph Green, best-rated first: Sin City, Grindhouse, Alita: Battle Angel and El mariachi.

Plot

The Book of Boba Fett Plot Summary

What happens in The Book of Boba Fett from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Boba Fett, portrayed by Temuera Morrison and accompanied by Ming-Na Wen as Fennec Shand, embarks on a journey of reclaiming his place as a formidable leader on Tatooine. The story begins with a vivid flashback to Fett’s time on Kamino, recalling the death of his father [Jango Fett] and his near-fatal encounter with the deadly Sarlacc pit. We see him battling exhaustion and severe injuries after punching his way out of the creature’s stomach using a flamethrower, highlighting his resilience and survival skills. As he regains consciousness, Fett is captured by Jawas who strip him of his armor, leaving him helpless until Tusken Raiders find him.

Full summary

The whole story of The Book of Boba Fett, scene by scene

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Videos

The Book of Boba Fett Trailers & Videos

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Book of Boba Fett?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

The Book of Boba Fett Also Known As

35 alternative titles, including “Star Wars: O Livro de Boba Fett” and “波巴·费特之书”.

Also known as
  • Star Wars: O Livro de Boba Fett
  • 波巴·费特之书
  • Star Wars: Das Buch von Boba Fett
  • Star Wars ; El libro de Boba Fett
  • Le Livre de Boba Fett
  • Το Βιβλίο του Μπόμπα Φετ
  • מלחמת הכוכבים: הספר של בובה פט
  • סטאר וורס: ספרו של בובא פאט
  • Зоряні війни: Книга Боби Фетта
  • Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett
  • 북 오브 보바 펫
  • Книга Бобы Фетта
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  • ボバ・フェット/The Book of Boba Fett
  • הספר של בובה פט
  • Книгата на Боба Фет
  • Cuốn Sách Của Boba Fett
  • 波巴費特之書
  • Boba Fett: Zákon podsvětí
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  • كتاب بوبا فيت
  • คัมภีร์แห่งโบบ้า เฟตต์
  • Boba Fett: Zákon podsvetia, ბობა ფეტის წიგნი
  • کتاب بوبا فت
  • Star Wars: El llibre de Bobba Fett
  • Knjiga Boba Fetta

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FAQ

The Book of Boba Fett FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Book of Boba Fett, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Book of Boba Fett?

The Book of Boba Fett runs 5 hours 48 minutes (348 minutes).

Who directed The Book of Boba Fett?

The Book of Boba Fett was directed by Robert Rodriguez and Steph Green.

More films by Robert Rodriguez

Who is in the cast of The Book of Boba Fett?

The Book of Boba Fett stars Temuera Morrison as Boba Fett and Ming-Na Wen as Fennec Shand.

Does The Book of Boba Fett have a post-credit scene?

No. The Book of Boba Fett has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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