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The Empire Strikes Back (1980)   Movie Main Page Movie Overview Movie Details   Showtimes & Tickets   DVD/Video Info   Trailers & Clips   Cast and Credits   Awards & Nominations Reviews and Previews   Critics Reviews   User Reviews Photos   Premiere Photos   Production Photos Community   Message Board Shopping   Buy the DVD/Video Other Resources   Web Sites Recommendations Sign in to receive personalized recommendations. Sign In Or  Sign Up   Movie Lists An all-time favorite? A movie not to miss? Add to My Movies!   Luke Skywalker and his loyal band team up to do battle with Empire's forces who decide to enact revenge. Yet, Luke is empowered by the Jedi master Yoda in learning to master the "Force", something he will need when he meets Darth Vader in a startling confrontation. Also Known As: Star Wars Special Edition: The Empire Strikes Back Star Wars, Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back Star Wars, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back Production Status: Released Genres: Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Sequel Running Time: 2 hrs. 4 min. Release Date: May 21, 1980 Nationwide; February 21, 1997 Re-release MPAA Rating: PG for sci-fi action violence. Distributors: 20th Century Fox Production Co.: Lucasfilm, Ltd. U.S. Box Office: $290,272,072 Produced in: United States