The Empire Strikes Back
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The Empire Strikes Back

Best from age 7 · PG · 1980 · 124 min

The Empire Strikes Back

The epic Star Wars saga continues as Luke trains with Jedi Master Yoda, while his friends flee from Darth Vader. They face battles, betrayals, and unexpected revelations across the galaxy.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

5/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

None

0/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Moderate

4/10

Heads up

  • Intense space battles and lightsaber duels
  • Betrayal and character in peril
  • A shocking family revelation

Models well

  • Loyalty and friendship
  • Perseverance through hardship
  • Seeking wisdom and training

Talk about it after

  • The nature of good and evil
  • Facing difficult truths
  • Why choosing the right path is hard
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Fan4/5

The Empire Strikes Back is one of those movies that still feels special even after all these years. The story is darker, the characters feel more real, and the action is really good without taking away from the story. I especially loved the ending because it leaves you wanting to know what happens next. Definitely a movie I could watch again.

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