The 99-Year-Old Classic That Inspired ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Is Officially Free to Stream

A memorable shot in director Rian Johnson’s Star Wars: Episode VIII — The Last Jedi was inspired by a similar moment in a silent movie from 1927. The shot in question was seen in the Canto Bight sequence, when Rey and Finn, played by Daisy Ridley and John Boyega, enter a casino and the camera zooms through a string of characters. Interestingly, the shot stood out even in the mid-2010s, when The Last Jedi was released. Imagine how groundbreaking it was 99 years ago, when it was first seen in the classic film that’s now streaming for free on a brand-new platform. The movie in question is also notable for being the very first winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture. With the Oscars about to turn 100 soon, audiences can expect some form of tribute to be paid to the classic.