| Director: J.J. Abrams Cast: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Harrison Ford, Oscar Isaac, Adam Driver, Carrie Fisher Release Year: 2015 Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Age Certificate: 12A Studios: Lucasfilm, Bad Robot Plot Summary: Star Wars: The Force Awakens follows Rey (Daisy Ridley), a resilient scavenger on the desert planet Jakku, whose quiet life changes when she crosses paths with Finn (John Boyega), a former stormtrooper seeking a new path. Alongside the adorable droid BB-8, they’re swept into a galaxy spanning conflict involving the sinister Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and the rising power of the First Order. Guided by legendary heroes like Han Solo (Harrison Ford), they uncover long buried mysteries and confront the growing struggle between light and dark. The film blends fresh faces with iconic characters, delivering adventure, heart and the classic Star Wars spirit. |
Where Was Star Wars: The Force Awakens Filmed?
Countries Where It Was Filmed: England, Iceland, Ireland, Scotland, United Arab Emirates, USA
Featured UK Locations:
- Derwentwater
- Puzzlewood
- RAF Greenham Common
The Planet Takodana
In The Force Awakens, the lush, forested planet Takodana — home to Maz Kanata’s castle — is created using two major UK filming locations:
- Derwentwater — wide establishing shots and lakeside approach
- Puzzlewood — the forest battle between the Resistance and the First Order
Together, these landscapes form the cinematic geography of Takodana: ancient, moss‑covered, and full of mythic energy.
The Resistance base on the planet D’Qar
RAF Greenham Common in Berkshire served as the Resistance Base on D’Qar in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
The former Cold War airbase — once home to nuclear cruise missiles — was transformed into the bustling headquarters of the Resistance, complete with X‑wings, hangars, command tents, and flight lines. Its long runways and open concrete aprons made it the perfect real‑world location for a military sci‑fi base.