The Empire Strikes Back

Film - 1980 - Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Science-Fiction

The story

The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.

Directed by

Irvin Kershner

Starring

Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse

Where to watch

disney

Ratings

IMDb 8.7 out of 10

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Film · 1980 · Action & Adventure · Fantasy · Science-Fiction

The Empire Strikes Back

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The Empire Strikes Back fits what you've been watching (IMDb 8.7).

✦ Space opera · Sequel✦ Critically loved
The story

The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.

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Ratings
IMDb
8.7 / 10
1.5M votes
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93%
Tomatometer
4.4 / 5
2.3M ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
8.4 / 10
TMDB users
Details
TypeFilm
GenreAction & Adventure, Fantasy, Science-Fiction
Runtime2h 4m
RatedPG
Release1980-05-20
Where to watch
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