Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) - Sci-Fi Analysis & Timestamps | Filmiway

Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

1980•Irvin Kershner•120 min•R

The Experience

The Galactic Empire has hunted the Rebels to the frozen world of Hoth. After a devastating retreat, Luke Skywalker travels to the Dagobah system to train with the ancient Jedi Master Yoda. Meanwhile, Han Solo and Princess Leia are pursued across the galaxy by Darth Vader, eventually seeking refuge in Cloud City. The film culminates in one of the most famous confrontations in cinematic history, where Luke faces his greatest failure and discovers a secret that shatters his identity and the balance of the Force.

Cast & Crew

Director: Irvin Kershner

Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford

Production Details

Budget: $18M

Box Office: $538.4M

Age Rating:R
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SCI-FI COMPLEXITY SCORE

82
SCI-FI COMPLEXITY INDEX
8.7
IMDB RATING
SCI-FI COMPLEXITY LEVELHIGH

Sophisticated cinematic storytelling with advanced non-linear elements.

Content Advisory

Contains: Mature Content

52:00 → 52:05
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Kissing
Mild
Viewer Discretion Advised

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INTENSITY GRAPH

Narrative Analysis
Hoth(60%)
Yoda's Training(55%)
Cloud City(48%)
Carbon Freeze(85%)
THE REVELATION(100%)
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CINEMATIC DNA

Genre Analysis
Action
40%
Sci-Fi
40%
Drama
20%

Genre DNA Distribution

  • Action: 40%
  • Sci-Fi: 40%
  • Drama: 20%

Movie Intensity Arc

  • Minute 15: Hoth (60/100 Intensity)
  • Minute 48: Yoda's Training (55/100 Intensity)
  • Minute 82: Cloud City (48/100 Intensity)
  • Minute 105: Carbon Freeze (85/100 Intensity)
  • Minute 120: THE REVELATION (100/100 Intensity)

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FAQ About Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

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Groundbreaking visual effects, complex themes, and visionary storytelling define this science fiction masterpiece.

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Directed by a visionary filmmaker known for pushing the boundaries of science fiction cinema.

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