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Movies similar to The Empire Strikes Back
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.
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Star Wars (1977)
It has a 62% affinity with The Empire Strikes Back, driven mainly by TMDB relationship signals, shared genres and its story and themes.
Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.
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Return of the Jedi (1983)
It has a 61% affinity with The Empire Strikes Back, driven mainly by shared genres, TMDB relationship signals and its story and themes.
Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, the Emperor prepares to crush the Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star, and the Rebel fleet mounts a massive attack on the space station. Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader in a final climactic duel before the evil Emperor.
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
It has a 54% affinity with The Empire Strikes Back, driven mainly by shared genres, TMDB relationship signals and its story and themes.
Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers.
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Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
It has a 50% affinity with The Empire Strikes Back, driven mainly by shared genres, TMDB relationship signals and its story and themes.
When the sinister Sith unveil a thousand-year-old plot to rule the galaxy, the Republic crumbles and from its ashes rises the evil Galactic Empire. Jedi hero Anakin Skywalker must choose a side.
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
It has a 49% affinity with The Empire Strikes Back, driven mainly by shared genres, TMDB relationship signals and its story and themes.
The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle begins.
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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
It has a 49% affinity with The Empire Strikes Back, driven mainly by shared genres, TMDB relationship signals and its story and themes.
Anakin Skywalker, a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for revenge against the Jedi.
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)
It has a 48% affinity with The Empire Strikes Back, driven mainly by shared genres, TMDB relationship signals and its story and themes.
Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares to do battle with the First Order.
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Flash Gordon (1980)
It has a 48% affinity with The Empire Strikes Back, driven mainly by shared genres, TMDB relationship signals and its story and themes.
A football player and his mates travel to the planet Mongo and find themselves fighting the tyranny of Ming the Merciless to save Earth.
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Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)
It has a 48% affinity with The Empire Strikes Back, driven mainly by shared genres, TMDB relationship signals and its story and themes.
When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew.
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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015)
It has a 47% affinity with The Empire Strikes Back, driven mainly by shared genres, TMDB relationship signals and its story and themes.
As the war between the Capitol and the districts reaches its peak, Katniss Everdeen embarks on a perilous mission to liberate Panem and confront President Snow. Joined by a team of trusted allies, she navigates deadly traps, shifting loyalties, and the heavy cost of rebellion, determined to bring freedom to her people and end the Hunger Games once and for all.
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Star Trek Beyond (2016)
It has a 46% affinity with The Empire Strikes Back, driven mainly by shared genres, TMDB relationship signals and its story and themes.
The USS Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a mysterious new enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test.
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Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
It has a 45% affinity with The Empire Strikes Back, driven mainly by shared genres, TMDB relationship signals and its story and themes.
Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.
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Superman Returns (2006)
It has a 45% affinity with The Empire Strikes Back, driven mainly by shared genres, TMDB relationship signals and its story and themes.
Superman returns to discover his 5-year absence has allowed Lex Luthor to walk free, and that those he was closest to felt abandoned and have moved on. Luthor plots his ultimate revenge that could see millions killed and change the face of the planet forever, as well as ridding himself of the Man of Steel.
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
It has a 45% affinity with The Empire Strikes Back, driven mainly by shared genres, TMDB relationship signals and its story and themes.
A rogue band of resistance fighters unite for a mission to steal the Death Star plans and bring a new hope to the galaxy.
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Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver (2024)
It has a 44% affinity with The Empire Strikes Back, driven mainly by shared genres, TMDB relationship signals and its story and themes.
The rebels gear up for battle against the ruthless forces of the Motherworld as unbreakable bonds are forged, heroes emerge — and legends are made.
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