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The Empire Strikes Back (1980): movie guide
The Empire Strikes Back (1980) is a Adventure, Action, Science Fiction running about 124 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 8.4/10 from 19,115 votes. Notable cast includes Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1980-05-20
- Runtime: 124 min
- TMDB: 8.4/10
- Genres: Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1980-05-20
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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.
Cast highlights
The Empire Strikes Back features Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1980-05-20. Runtime: 124 minutes. TMDB score: 8.4/10 (19,115 votes). Genres: Adventure, Action, Science Fiction. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover The Empire Strikes Back on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Empire Strikes Back?
- The Empire Strikes Back is listed as Adventure, Action, Science Fiction on TMDB.
- How long is The Empire Strikes Back?
- The Empire Strikes Back runs about 124 minutes.
- Who stars in The Empire Strikes Back?
- Cast highlights include Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Empire Strikes Back?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
