ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre will present a screening of Star Wars: Episode One - The Phantom Menace (1999) on Thursday, July 18, at 7 p.m., as part of its Jubilee Film Series, which celebrates acclaimed films that have anniversaries in 2024. 

Stranded on the desert planet Tatooine after rescuing young Queen Amidala (Natalie Portman) from the impending invasion of Naboo, Jedi apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and his Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) discover nine-year-old Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd), who is unusually strong in the Force. Anakin wins a thrilling Podrace and with it his freedom as he leaves his home to be trained as a Jedi. The heroes return to Naboo where Anakin and the Queen face massive invasion forces while the two Jedi contend with a deadly foe named Darth Maul. Only then do they realize the invasion is merely the first step in a sinister scheme by the re-emergent forces of darkness known as the Sith.

The film is rated PG.

Tickets are $9/General Admission, $8/Senior and Under 12, $7/Strand Members, and will be available at the box office 30 minutes prior to show time. Beer and wine are available at concessions.

For more information, visit www.rocklandstrand.com  or call (207) 594-0070 EX 3.

The Strand Theatre is located at 345 Main St., Rockland.