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The Empire Strikes Back
“The Star Wars saga continues.”
The Empire Strikes Back (1980) is a adventure, action, science fiction film directed by Irvin Kershner. On Plot-hole, players averaged 1.9/5, with 69% solving the puzzle and 31% failing it, making it the #25 hardest puzzle of 116 in the archive. 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.
Plot-hole Difficulty: Hard
1.9/5
Avg Score
69%
Solved
31%
Failed
250
Players
#25
Difficulty Rank
The Plot-hole Puzzle
Puzzle #118 · July 15, 2026 · answer revealed below
The Setup (Clue 5)
A galaxy at war with itself.
The Character (Clue 4)
A scoundrel and a princess lead a desperate rebellion.
The Conflict (Clue 3)
The villain reveals a shocking family connection to the hero.
The Twist (Clue 2)
A battle on an ice planet and training with a small green master.
The Spoiler (Clue 1)
Darth Vader tells Luke he is his father.
The Empire Strikes Back
Cast
Mark Hamill as Luke SkywalkerHarrison Ford as Han SoloCarrie Fisher as Princess LeiaBilly Dee Williams as Lando CalrissianAnthony Daniels as C-3PODavid Prowse as Darth VaderPeter Mayhew as ChewbaccaKenny Baker as R2-D2
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is The Empire Strikes Back hard to guess on Plot-hole?
- The Empire Strikes Back had an average score of 1.9/5. 69% of players solved it, while 31% failed — a hard puzzle.
- Who directed The Empire Strikes Back?
- The Empire Strikes Back was directed by Irvin Kershner.
- Who stars in The Empire Strikes Back?
- The Empire Strikes Back stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker.
- What genre is The Empire Strikes Back?
- The Empire Strikes Back is listed under Adventure, Action, Science Fiction.
- Where does The Empire Strikes Back rank in Plot-hole difficulty?
- The Empire Strikes Back ranks #25 of 116 Plot-hole movies by average score (1 = hardest).