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Movie Info

Release Date: May 20, 1980
Runtime: 124 minutes
Genres:
Action Science Fiction Adventure
Budget: $18,000,000
Revenue: $538,400,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Production Countries:
🇺🇸 United States of America
Spoken Languages:
English
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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93%
Tomatometer
82
82/100
Metacritic
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8.4/10
TMDB
18,209 votes
8.7/10
IMDb
1,501,922 votes
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The Empire Strikes Back

1980

"Hope battles darkness in a galaxy far away."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: Star Wars 4K80? 🇪🇸 ES: La guerra de las galaxias. Episodio 5, El imperio contraataca? 🇫🇷 FR: L'empire contre-attaque? 🇩🇪 DE: Star Wars: Das Imperium schlägt zurück? 🇵🇹 PT: Star Wars 05 - O Império Contra-Ataca?

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Connections with other movies

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Box Office

Budget: $18,000,000
Revenue: $538,400,000
Profit $520,400,000
ROI +2891.1% (29.9x)

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Cast of The Empire Strikes Back

Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in The Empire Strikes Back
Mark Hamill
Luke Skywalker
Harrison Ford as Han Solo in The Empire Strikes Back
Harrison Ford
Han Solo
Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in The Empire Strikes Back
Carrie Fisher
Princess Leia
Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian in The Empire Strikes Back
Billy Dee Williams
Lando Calrissian

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Empire Strikes Back

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  • The Empire Strikes Back was the first Star Wars film to utilize the technique of motion control photography, which allowed for more dynamic and complex camera movements during space battle scenes.

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  • The character Yoda was originally designed as a monkey wearing a mask, but this idea was scrapped in favor of a puppet created by artist Stuart Freeborn and operated by Frank Oz.

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  • The famous line 'I am your father' spoken by Darth Vader was kept a secret from the majority of the cast, including Mark Hamill, until the final production to maintain its surprise for audiences.

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  • During the filming of the lightsaber duel between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, the choreography was so intricate that it required extensive practice to ensure safety and precision in the movements.

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  • In one scene, the reflection of the camera crew can be seen in Darth Vader's helmet during the battle on Cloud City, which was a continuity error that slipped through in post-production.

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  • The ice planet Hoth was filmed in Norway, with the crew facing extreme weather conditions that included blizzards and freezing temperatures while shooting the exterior scenes.

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  • The Empire Strikes Back is often considered to have a darker tone compared to its predecessor, exploring themes of loss and betrayal that resonate throughout the Star Wars saga.

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