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The Empire Strikes Back streaming

1980 Movie United States Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Fantasy 124 min Ages 12+

By: Irvin Kershner With: Alan Austen, Mark Hamill, Jane Busby, Mike Edmonds, Ray Hassett

Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia and Chewbacca face attack by the Imperial forces and its AT-AT walkers on the ice planet Hoth. While Han and Leia escape in the Millennium Falcon, Luke travels to Dagobah in search of Yoda. Only with the Jedi Master's help will Luke survive when the Dark Side of the Force beckons him into the ultimate duel with Darth Vader.

Filmium rating

93%

Mood

Dark

Serious

Thrilling

Cast & Crew

Irvin Kershner

George Lucas

Lawrence Kasdan

Leigh Brackett

Mark Capri

Milton Johns

Mark Hamill

David Prowse

Jane Busby

Tony Clarkin

Clive Revill

Terry Richards

Denis Lawson

John Morton

Christopher Malcolm

Peter Mayhew

Stuart Fell

Kenneth Colley

Alec Guinness

Michael Culver

James Earl Jones

Anthony Daniels

Kenny Baker

Maurice Bush

Mercedes Burleigh

Bob Anderson

John Cannon

Norwich Duff

John Ratzenberger

Peter Diamond

Michael Leader

John Hollis

Alan Austen

Des Webb

Marjorie Eaton

Peter Roy

Frank Oz

Jason Wingreen

Robin Scobey

Carrie Fisher

Norman Chancer

Martin Dew

Richard Oldfield

Jack Purvis

Treat Williams

Michael Sheard

Burnell Tucker

Oliver Maguire

Mac McDonald

Ralph Morse

Mike Edmonds

Jeremy Bulloch

Mark Jones

Walter Henry

Ray Hassett

Harrison Ford

John Dicks

Paul Jerricho

Jerry Harte

Jack McKenzie

Billy Dee Williams

Ian Liston

Stephanie English

Bruce Boa

Shaun Curry

Richard Bonehill

Steven Meek

Brigitte Kahn

Ralph McQuarrie

Julian Glover

Kathryn Mullen

Egbert Sen

Elaine Baker

Adaptation

Film Series

Franchise

Space Opera

Budget

Blockbuster

High-Budget

Special Effects Heavy

Cinematic Technique

Miniatures

Model Effects

Motion Control

Practical Effects

Puppetry

Narrative Structure

Climactic

Multi-Threaded

Nonlinear

Pace

Action-Packed

Adventurous

Dynamic

Fast-Paced

Varied

Runtime

Epic Length

Long

Two Hours

Soundtrack

Cinematic Score

John Williams

Orchestral

Style

Cinematic

Epic

Special Effects

Spectacular

Time-Period

1980

1980S

Classic Sci-Fi

Central Conflict

Galactic War

Luke'S Training

Vader'S Pursuit

Characters

Darth Vader

Leia Organa

Luke Skywalker

Ending

Bittersweet

Hope For Future

Twist Ending

Historical Context

1980S Sci-Fi

Cold War Era

Space Opera

Key Plot Points

Hoth Attack

Vader'S Reveal

Yoda Training

Plot

Betrayal

Conflict

Galactic Battle

Jedi Training

Redemption

Vader Reveal

Setting

Bespin

Dagobah

Hoth

Shooting Location

Elstree Studios

Norway

Studio Sets

Theme

Betrayal

Family Secrets

Good Vs Evil

Hero'S Journey

Identity

Redemption

Genre

Action

Adventure

Fantasy

Sci-Fi

Science Fiction

Space Opera

Audiences

Adults

Sci-Fi Fans

Science Fiction Fans

Teenagers

Teens

Titles

Star Wars Episode V

The Empire Strikes Back

Awards

Academy Awards

Bafta

Grammy

Box Office Success

$401 Million

Blockbuster

Highest-Grossing 1980

Critical Reception

Considered Best In Series

Critically Reassessed

Mixed Reviews

Popularity

Cult Classic

Fan Favorite

Influential

Reception

Award-Winning

Box Office Hit

Box Office Success

Critical Acclaim

Critically Acclaimed

Cult Classic

Production Countries

Norway

United Kingdom

United States

Release Year

1980

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