# The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

> Rebel heroes scatter across hostile worlds as a young Jedi confronts temptation, mentorship, and the terrifying reach of the Empire.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1266

## Facts

- Runtime: 124 min
- Genres: Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
- Director: Irvin Kershner
- Cast: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker
- TMDB rating: 8.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080684/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: epic, witty, foreboding, family movie night, science fiction marathon

## Synopsis

A galaxy in turmoil faces a rebellion against an oppressive empire, where hope hangs by a thread.

## Movies like The Empire Strikes Back

- [Return of the Jedi (1983)](https://ember.film/movie/1267)
- [Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)](https://ember.film/movie/60)
- [Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)](https://ember.film/movie/6974)
- [Star Wars (1977)](https://ember.film/movie/12)
- [Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)](https://ember.film/movie/224470)
- [Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)](https://ember.film/movie/1270)
- [The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)](https://ember.film/movie/2978229)
- [Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (1985)](https://ember.film/movie/5461)
- [Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)](https://ember.film/movie/1269)
- [Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)](https://ember.film/movie/107531)

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