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PG 1980 Adventure, Action, Science Fiction

The Empire Strikes Back

2h 4m 124 min

8.4/10

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The story

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.

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How long is The Empire Strikes Back?

The Empire Strikes Back is 2 hours and 4 minutes long (124 minutes). With around 20 minutes of ads and trailers, plan for about 2h 24m at the cinema.

Is there a post-credits scene in The Empire Strikes Back?

No mid-credits or post-credits scene has been reported for The Empire Strikes Back yet. The end credits run for roughly 8 minutes.

When is The Empire Strikes Back out in cinemas in United States?

The Empire Strikes Back came out in United States on Wednesday 21 May 1980.

On screen

Mark Hamill

Mark Hamill

Luke Skywalker

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

Frank Oz

Frank Oz

Yoda (Voice)

Alec Guinness

Alec Guinness

Obi-Wan Kenobi

Jeremy Bulloch

Jeremy Bulloch

Boba Fett

Jason Wingreen

Jason Wingreen

Boba Fett (voice - uncredited)

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