Movies like The Empire Strikes Back

Key Features:: Good vs evil, Rebellion, Jedi, Galactic Empire, Betrayal, Mentorship, The Force, Space opera, Science fiction, Character development, Sacrifice, Family secrets, Heros journey, Iconic villain, Violence-moderate, Franchise, Cult classic
Tone:: serious, dramatic, suspense-driven
Target Audience:: Science fiction fans, Action-adventure enthusiasts, Fans of epic sagas, Those interested in mythology and archetypes
Emotional Arc:: Hope → Despair → Determination

The Empire Strikes Back

1980-05-20

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.

Genres

Adventure, Action, Science Fiction

Cast

Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker, Frank Oz, Alec Guinness

Crew

Lawrence Kasdan, Leigh Brackett, George Lucas, Irvin Kershner

Rating

★8.394(17840 votes)