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The Empire Strikes Back is an adventure movie directed by Irvin Kershner and starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Billy Dee Williams and Anthony Daniels. The movie was written by Leigh Brackett (screenplay by), Lawrence Kasdan (screenplay by). The film has a $18 million budget with a 124-minute running time. The Empire Strikes Back currently has a 8.8 IMDb rating, based on 1007453 and 82 Metascore on Metacritic. The movie is rated PG.
The Empire Strikes Back release date
When does The Empire Strikes Back come out in theaters?
The official theatrical release date for The Empire Strikes Back (1980) is May 21, 1980.
When will The Empire Strikes Back be released on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital?
The Empire Strikes Back DVD/Blu-ray release date is N/A. The estimated DVD release date is N/A. The movie has been out for around since its theatrical release. DVD and Blu-ray releases typically come out 12-16 weeks after the theatrical premiere.
Digital HD from Amazon Video and iTunes will be available 1-2 weeks before the Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K releases – sometime in N/A. Dates do change so check back often as the release approaches. We will update this page with more details as they become available.
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The Empire Strikes Back budget
How much did The Empire Strikes Back cost to make?
$18,000,000 budget
The movie cost $18 million to make.
The Empire Strikes Back rating
PG Rated
The Empire Strikes Back is rated PG. Parental guidance is suggested, meaning some material may not be suitable for children. Parents are urged to give “parental guidance.” The movie may contain some material parents might not like for their young children.
The Empire Strikes Back reviews
8.8 IMDb 82 Metascore
The movie currently has a 8.8 of out 10 IMDb rating and 82 Metascore on Metacritic. We will continue to add and update review scores.
The Empire Strikes Back trailer
The Empire Strikes Back plot summary
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 various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.
Synopsis from IMDb – After the rebels are brutally overpowered by the Empire on the ice planet Hoth, Luke Skywalker begins Jedi training with Yoda, while his friends are pursued by Darth Vader.
The running times are based on US timings only and all times are rounded off to the nearest minute. Other countries may have different running lengths. Theatrical releases running times differ due to the counting of frames from the first frame to the last frame of any credits.
The Empire Strikes Back cast
Who is in The Empire Strikes Back?
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Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker |
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Harrison Ford as Han Solo |
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Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia |
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Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian |
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Anthony Daniels as C-3PO |
The Empire Strikes Back box Office
How much did The Empire Strikes Back make?
$538,400,000 worldwide
The film has made over $538 million worldwide at the box office. This does not include the DVD, Blu-ray and digital sales.
The Empire Strikes Back details
| Theatrical Release Date: | May 21, 1980 |
| DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: | N/A |
| Film Budget: | $18 million |
| Box Office: | $538 million |
| Length: | 124 minutes |
| Genre: | Adventure, Action, Science Fiction |
| Language: | English |
The Empire Strikes Back facts
How long is The Empire Strikes Back?
The movie is 124 minutes long (2 hours and 4 minutes).
What year did The Empire Strikes Back come out?
The movie is out on May 21, 1980. The movie has been out for .
Who is the lead actor in the movie?
Mark Hamill plays as Luke Skywalker.
Who is the director of The Empire Strikes Back?
Irvin Kershner directed the movie.
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