The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Overview

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.

English
Rated PG
🏃Action
🏔Adventure
👽Science Fiction

Released

20th May 1980

46 years ago

Runtime

2 hours 4 minutes

Finishes at 9:36pm

Budget

$18,000,000 ($76,330,800 today)

Revenue $538,400,000

Directed by

Irvin Kershner

Written by

Leigh Brackett, Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas

Ratings and awards

Won 1 Oscar. 27 wins & 21 nominations total

8.7/10
93%
82%
84%
86%

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The Empire Strikes Back

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