The Empire Strikes Back
1980 · 124 min · Director: Irvin Kershner
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
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.
Emotional fingerprint
The Empire Strikes Back (1980) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Excitement 30%, Tension 25%, Anxiety 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Excitement30%
- Tension25%
- Anxiety20%
- Awe15%
- Sadness10%
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Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Excitement, Tension, Anxiety. Genres: Adventure, Action, Sci-Fi. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Excitement, Tension and Anxiety. Its IMDb rating of 8.7/10 suggests a strong audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 74/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Curiosity
- Relief
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Relief
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Curiosity | Relief |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Tension | 52 % | 49 % | 30 % | 2 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 9′ | Tension | 60 % | 52 % | 28 % | 19 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 16′ | Relief | 67 % | 53 % | 32 % | 33 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 22′ | Tension | 73 % | 66 % | 29 % | 23 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 28′ | Tension | 79 % | 78 % | 18 % | 17 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 34′ | Tension | 82 % | 81 % | 18 % | 18 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 40′ | Tension | 78 % | 71 % | 34 % | 14 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 47′ | Curiosity | 66 % | 49 % | 51 % | 15 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 53′ | Curiosity | 62 % | 47 % | 51 % | 11 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 59′ | Tension | 72 % | 65 % | 50 % | 6 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 65′ | Tension | 73 % | 64 % | 54 % | 3 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 71′ | Curiosity | 64 % | 49 % | 52 % | 6 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 78′ | Tension | 61 % | 50 % | 47 % | 14 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 84′ | Tension | 67 % | 62 % | 45 % | 14 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 90′ | Tension | 80 % | 75 % | 40 % | 9 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 96′ | Tension | 87 % | 84 % | 31 % | 12 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 102′ | Tension | 87 % | 85 % | 34 % | 19 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 109′ | Tension | 87 % | 86 % | 45 % | 25 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 115′ | Tension | 84 % | 78 % | 39 % | 36 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 121′ | Relief | 76 % | 65 % | 29 % | 49 % |
Riches to rags
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Boba Fett
Boba Fett (voice - uncredited)
Lando's Aide
Snow Creature
Emperor (uncredited)
Details
- Directed by
- Irvin Kershner
- Written by
- Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas, Leigh Brackett, George Lucas
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1980
- Runtime
- 124 min
- Country
- United States of America
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Excitement
- Data updated
Where to watch
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