The Empire Strikes Back
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The Empire Strikes Back

The Star Wars saga continues.

8.4 / 10 1980 2h 4mPG English
AdventureActionScience Fiction

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.

Cast & Crew

Mark Hamill

Mark Hamill

Luke Skywalker

Lead
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

What People Are Saying

5.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Irvin Kershner's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. The Empire Strikes Back is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker