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The Empire Strikes Back

“The Star Wars saga continues.”

8.419802h 4mAdventureActionScience Fiction
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The Empire Strikes Back at a glance

The Empire Strikes Back is a 1980 adventure and action film, running 2h 4m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: U in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Disney Plus.

U age rating2h 4mAdventureAction

Rated U in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1980-05-20
Runtime
2h 4m
Genres
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Director
Irvin Kershner
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
8.4 / 10 · 19,104 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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

14 names
Mark HamillLuke Skywalker
Harrison FordHan Solo
Carrie FisherPrincess Leia
Billy Dee WilliamsLando Calrissian
Anthony DanielsC-3PO
David ProwseDarth Vader
Peter MayhewChewbacca
Kenny BakerR2-D2
Frank OzYoda (Voice)
Alec GuinnessObi-Wan Kenobi
Jeremy BullochBoba Fett
Jason WingreenBoba Fett (voice - uncredited)
John HollisLando's Aide
Jack PurvisChief Ugnaught

Questions about The Empire Strikes Back

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Where can I watch The Empire Strikes Back in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Empire Strikes Back is listed on Disney Plus. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Empire Strikes Back suitable for children?

The Empire Strikes Back is rated U in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

Is The Empire Strikes Back on PelisPlus UK?

The Empire Strikes Back has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.

What is The Empire Strikes Back about?

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…

How long is The Empire Strikes Back?

The Empire Strikes Back runs for 2h 4m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the The Empire Strikes Back trailer?

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