Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
After the Empire overpowers the Rebel Alliance, Luke Skywalker begins his Jedi training with Yoda. At the same time, Darth Vader and bounty hunter Boba Fett pursue his friends across the galaxy.
All Releases
Domestic (53.2%)
$292,753,960
$292,753,960
International (46.8%)
$257,262,126
$257,262,126
Worldwide
$550,016,086
$550,016,086
Domestic DistributorTwentieth Century Fox
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Domestic Opening$4,910,483
Budget$18,000,000
Earliest Release DateMay 21, 1980
(Domestic)
MPAAPG
Running Time2 hr 4 min
GenresAction
Adventure
Fantasy
Sci-Fi
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