10 Most Disturbing Star Wars Moments

At a glance, the U rating slapped onto George Lucas' first-ever cinematic space opera adventure seemed innocent enough. But when you remember that this is also the same family flick that comes equipped with a shot of Luke Skywalker's adopted parents' charred remains lying static outside of their ravaged Tatooine home pretty early on, said certificate becomes a little more questionable.

Even some four decades on from A New Hope's release, the fried skeletons of Uncle Ben and Aunt Beru that were left in the wake of interacting with a despicable Stormtrooper search team that clearly weren't in the mood for a chat are enough to elicit genuine audible gasps. If you'd forgotten what was waiting around the corner as Luke returned home from his supposed "chores", of course.

Sure, the late '70s were very much a different moment in time entirely. But it's still incredible how this seriously graphic visual somehow found its way past censors to the point of branding the entire viewing experience suitable for all the family.