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The Empire Strikes Back

1980·Movie
2h 4min·PG
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.7Metacritic829.2Rotten Tomatoes93%97%

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A , sci-fi movie: , but never gory, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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The Star Wars saga continues.

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.
Space Opera ClassicIconic Musical ScoreHigh-Stakes AdventureFound Family DynamicsVisually GroundbreakingDeep Cultural NostalgiaHero's Journey ArchetypeEpic Scale & SpectacleTimeless Pop Culture Phenomenon

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Directed by:
Harley Cokeliss, Peter MacDonald, Irvin Kershner
Written by:
George Lucas, Leigh Brackett, Lawrence Kasdan
Produced by:
George Lucas, Gary Kurtz, Howard G. Kazanjian
Composed by:
John Williams, Ben Burtt, Gregg Landaker

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Where can I stream The Empire Strikes Back?

Disney+HuluYouTube TV

In the United States, The Empire Strikes Back streams on Disney+, Hulu, and YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 74 other countries.

Is The Empire Strikes Back worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 8.7, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 82).

Is The Empire Strikes Back okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Empire Strikes Back good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was The Empire Strikes Back a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$538 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $18 million to make and earned $538 million worldwide, 29.9 times its budget.

What tropes does The Empire Strikes Back use?

Smug SnakeSelf-Destruct MechanismHypocritical HumorVolatile Second Tier PositionNo-Harm RequirementCatch a Falling StarWrecked WeaponCleanup CrewDead Person ConversationCan't Use StairsSo Proud of YouTraveling at the Speed of Plotand 475 more

TV Tropes lists 487 tropes for it, including Smug Snake, Self-Destruct Mechanism, and Hypocritical Humor.