Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

Name: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Genre: Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Released: 1980-05-20
Duration: 124 min
Rating: 8.4

1980 · Movie · PG · 124 min · ★ 8.4 · 88% critics

AdventureActionScience Fiction

The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker pursues Jedi training to fight the evil Galactic Empire, even as Darth Vader grows more determined to capture him. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, a cocky pilot, and a loyal crew of allies and droids are pushed through capture, betrayal, and despair.

Also known as Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back · The Empire Strikes Back: StarWars II · Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back · Star Wars - Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

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Original title: The Empire Strikes Back
Years: 1980
Release date: 1980-05-20
Language: English
Rated: PG
Runtime: 124 min
Max quality: UHD
Critic score: 88/100
TMDB rating: 8.4/10 (18,456 votes)
Box office: $547,879,454
Budget: $18,000,000

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You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an iconic, darker space adventure with big set pieces and heartfelt tension; Not for you if you dislike darker tones or need modern-looking visuals like in Guardians of the Galaxy.

Pros: darker, high-stakes drama; iconic characters; memorable dialogue | Cons: some dated visuals; occasional hokey moments; uneven pacing