The Empire Strikes Back

The Empire Strikes Back

The Star Wars saga continues.

8.4 /10 18,224 votes
May 20, 1980 2h 4m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Irvin Kershner
Writers Lawrence Kasdan, Leigh Brackett
Studio Lucasfilm Ltd.
Rating 8.4/10
Language EN
Budget $18,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Mark Hamill

Mark Hamill

Luke Skywalker

Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford

Han Solo

Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher

Princess Leia

Billy Dee Williams

Billy Dee Williams

Lando Calrissian

Anthony Daniels

Anthony Daniels

C-3PO

David Prowse

David Prowse

Darth Vader

Peter Mayhew

Peter Mayhew

Chewbacca

Kenny Baker

Kenny Baker

R2-D2

Frank Oz

Frank Oz

Yoda (Voice)

Alec Guinness

Alec Guinness

Obi-Wan Kenobi

Jeremy Bulloch

Jeremy Bulloch

Boba Fett

Jason Wingreen

Jason Wingreen

Boba Fett (voice - uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Empire Strikes Back was released on May 20, 1980.

The runtime of The Empire Strikes Back is 2h 4m.

The Empire Strikes Back is a Adventure, Action, Science Fiction movie.

The Empire Strikes Back has a rating of 8.4 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Empire Strikes Back is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Empire Strikes Back was directed by Irvin Kershner.

The main cast of The Empire Strikes Back includes Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher.

The Empire Strikes Back is originally in English.