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1. Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
PG | 124 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
After the Rebel Alliance are overpowered by the Empire, Luke Skywalker begins his Jedi training with Yoda, while his friends are pursued across the galaxy by Darth Vader and bounty hunter Boba Fett.
Director: Irvin Kershner | Stars: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams
Votes: 1,383,132 | Gross: $290.48M
2. Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
PG | 131 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
After rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebel Alliance attempt to destroy the second Death Star, while Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side.
Director: Richard Marquand | Stars: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams
Votes: 1,123,951 | Gross: $309.13M
3. Star Wars: Battlefront II (2017 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
A game based on the Star Wars Universe, taking place across multiple eras of the franchise.
Directors: Hez Chorba, Bernd Diemer, Tom Keegan, Sam McGlynn | Stars: Adam Howden, Adam James, Al Doyle, Alana Maria
Votes: 8,060
4. Star Wars: Detours
Animation, Adventure, Comedy | Post-production
A comedic look at some of our favorite characters' more mundane moments during the reign of the Empire.
Stars: Todd Grimes, Zachary Levi, Jennifer Hale, Cree Summer
5. Vader: A Star Wars Theory Fan Series (2018– )
TV-14 | 16 min | Short, Action, Adventure
Darth Vader fights between losing Padmé and serving the new master who promised to save her.
Stars: Steven T. Bartlett, Star Wars Theory, Andrew Branch, Jesse Gomez
Votes: 5,052
6. Disney Infinity 3.0 (2015 Video Game)
E10+ | Action
The third installment in Disney's toys to life game franchise. Collecting characters from Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars.
Directors: Mo Davoudian, Hez Chorba | Stars: Andrew Stanton, A.J. Buckley, Adrian Pasdar, Ahmed Best
Votes: 601
7. Robot Chicken: Star Wars (2007 TV Short)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Short, Action
The first of three Star Wars themed Robot Chicken parodies.
Director: Seth Green | Stars: Seth Green, Candace Bailey, Abraham Benrubi, Bob Bergen
Votes: 8,568
8. The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special (2020 TV Movie)
TV-G | 44 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Rey leaves her friends to prepare for Life Day as she sets off on an adventure to gain a deeper knowledge of the Force. At a mysterious temple, she is hurled into a cross-timeline adventure. Will she make it back in time for Life Day?
Director: Ken Cunningham | Stars: A.J. LoCascio, Anthony Daniels, Ben Prendergast, Billy Dee Williams
Votes: 7,838
9. Robot Chicken: Star Wars III (2010 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 45 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The Emperor gets an upsetting phone call. George Lucas is saved from a mob of nerds by one helpful fan. Imperial officers learn how to survive Darth Vader in Orientation.
Directors: Chris McKay, Seth Green | Stars: Seth Green, Abraham Benrubi, Bob Bergen, Ahmed Best
Votes: 4,696
10. Lego Star Wars Terrifying Tales (2021 TV Movie)
TV-G | 44 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Dean, Poe and BB-8 must face their fears, stop an ancient evil from rising, and escape to make it back to their friends.
Director: Ken Cunningham | Stars: A.J. LoCascio, Barbara Goodson, Christian Slater, Dana Snyder
Votes: 2,779
11. Star Wars: Hand of the Empire (2019)
50 min | Action, Sci-Fi
Emperor Palpatine dispatches a legion of Imperial Stormtroopers to the forest planet of Cilpar to retrieve a valuable asset.
Director: Nathan Thomas Milliner | Stars: John Wells, Krystabelle Dawn, Darrin Dickerson, Don West
Votes: 49
12. Lego Star Wars: The Padawan Menace (2011 TV Movie)
22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A young boy named Ian, Commander Cody, and Yoda must go to rescue secret battle plans. However, when substitute teacher C-3PO and a class of padawans go too, things become more complicated.
Director: David Scott | Stars: Anthony Daniels, Nika Futterman, Phil LaMarr, Tom Kane
Votes: 2,095
13. Star Wars: Rebel Assault II - the Hidden Empire (1995 Video Game)
K-A | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
The Rebel Alliance battles Darth Vader's Phantom TIE Fighter project.
Director: Hal Barwood | Stars: Jamison Jones, Julie Eccles, Gary Martinez, C. Andrew Nelson
Votes: 312
14. Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (1996 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
You are the protector of Luke Skywalker.
Director: Jon Knoles | Stars: Weena Mercatur, Bob Bergen, John Cygan, Lisa Fuson
Votes: 1,022
15. Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Republic Heroes (2009 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
As separatist activity increases, the Republic is becoming increasingly aware of a separatist super weapon set to destroy the Republic.
Stars: Matt Lanter, Ashley Eckstein, James Arnold Taylor, Dee Bradley Baker
Votes: 343
16. Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes (2015 Video Game)
E10+ | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Collect iconic Star Wars heroes through all eras and conquer the Galaxy, playing online and offline.
Stars: Elizabeth Grullon, Tina Ivlev, Misty Lee, Mat Lucas
Votes: 144
17. Star Wars: Revelations (2005 Video)
PG | 47 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
The last Jedi fight to survive when they are hunted by the Empire. Taking place between Episodes III and Episode IV.
Director: Shane Felux | Stars: Gina Hernandez, Karen Hammang, Holland Gedney, Frank Hernandez
Votes: 1,197
18. Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds (2001 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Players now get to choose their favorite army from the Star Wars universe and take control of the galaxy.
Director: Garry M. Gaber | Stars: Charles Martinet, Michael Gough, Jake Lloyd, Nick Jameson
Votes: 371
19. The Mandalorian Legacy (2009)
Not Rated | 93 min | Sci-Fi
Boba Fett undergoes physical and emotional hardships that mold him into the hardened, ruthless, and famous bounty hunter that he is.
Director: Aaron M. Johnson | Stars: Terry Fujii, Scott Brown, Laura Gonzalez, Jerry Donahue
Votes: 79
20. ZEN Pinball (2008 Video Game)
Sport
Zen Pinball features hit tables based on some of the biggest brands in entertainment, including Marvel Comics, Star Wars, ALIEN, The Walking Dead and more, Zen Pinball is your go-to place for all of your pinball cravings.
Stars: Dee Bradley Baker, Troy Baker, Peter Beckman, Christopher Bevins
Votes: 113
21. Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Jedi Alliance (2008 Video Game)
E10+ | Animation, Action, Adventure
Play through an original story - exclusive to the Nintendo DS - that expands The Clone Wars series set between Episode II and Episode III in exciting new directions.
Director: Feargus Carroll | Stars: Matt Lanter, Ashley Eckstein, Tom Kane, James Arnold Taylor
Votes: 9
22. Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds - Clone Campaigns (2002 Video Game)
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Expansion pack to the PC game Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds (2001), featuring elements from Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002).
Director: Garry M. Gaber | Stars: Corey Burton, Terrence 'T.C.' Carson, Bob Bergen, Jeff Bennett
Votes: 64
23. Boba Fans (2017)
6 min | Animation, Short, Action
Boba Fett is pushed to his limits when he is harassed by his obnoxious fan base and demonstrates the consequences of being pushed over the edge - all in LEGO.
Director: George Summers | Stars: Tracey-Anne Coutts, Thomas Josling, George Summers, Seb Summers
Votes: 20
24. Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance (1999 Video Game)
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
You play a young freighter pilot who eventually must join the rebellion against the Empire.
Stars: Terence McGovern, Charles Martinet, Neil Ross, Jarion Monroe
Votes: 263
25. Star Wars Speed Dating (2013 Video)
5 min | Short, Comedy, Sci-Fi
You ever imagine all your favorite Star Wars characters going on a speed date? You will see just that, in this hilarious piece.
Director: Tom Grey | Stars: Sarah Andrianasolo, I. Elijah Baughman, Darrin Cummings, Brian Firenzi
Votes: 13
26. Lego Star Wars: Getting Old (2009)
1 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Director: Thomas Fyfe | Star: Thomas Fyfe
27. A Hero Falls (2005 Music Video)
4 min | Short, Music
Music video for "A Hero Falls", used to promote Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005).
Star: Anthony Daniels
28.
Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003–2005)
Episode:
Chapter 1
(2003)
TV-Y7 | 4 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Three months after the battle of Geonosis, the Clone Wars rage across the galaxy. Obi-Wan Kenobi is given the task of leading the assault on Muunilinst while Anakin Skywalker gets command ... See full summary »
Director: Genndy Tartakovsky | Stars: Mat Lucas, Nick Jameson, Tom Kane, James Arnold Taylor
Votes: 760
29.
Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003–2005)
Episode:
Chapter 7
(2003)
TV-Y7 | 4 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Dooku submits Assaij Ventress to a test with the lightsaber before sending her on her way to find and eliminate Anakin Skywalker.
Director: Genndy Tartakovsky | Stars: Corey Burton, Nick Jameson, Grey Griffin
Votes: 683
30.
Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003–2005)
Episode:
Chapter 22
(2005)
TV-Y7 | 13 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
After a successful run of missions with Obi-Wan, Anakin spends a night with Padmé on Naboo before being dispatched to Nelvaan to locate General Grievous.
Director: Genndy Tartakovsky | Stars: Corey Burton, Nick Jameson, Mat Lucas, André Sogliuzzo
Votes: 610
31.
Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003–2005)
Episode:
Chapter 23
(2005)
TV-Y7 | 13 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Coruscant is attacked by Separatist forces. Mace Windu takes to the air while Yoda rides his Kybuck to defend the city. Meanwhile, Saesee Tinn leads his troops into battle just above the ... See full summary »
Director: Genndy Tartakovsky | Stars: Anthony Daniels, Nick Jameson, Tom Kane, Mat Lucas
Votes: 614
32.
Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003–2005)
Episode:
Chapter 24
(2005)
TV-Y7 | 13 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Shaak Ti leads the fight to keep Supreme Chancellor Palpatine out of General Grievous' claws. Meanwhile, Anakin finds a hidden laboratory where the Techno Union is conducting experiments on Nelvaan warriors.
Director: Genndy Tartakovsky | Stars: Nick Jameson, Mat Lucas, André Sogliuzzo, James Arnold Taylor
Votes: 619
33.
Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003–2005)
Episode:
Chapter 25
(2005)
TV-Y7 | 13 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Shaak Ti takes a desperate stand against Grievous' MagnaGuards. Anakin must destroy the power generator enslaving the Nelvaans, while Mace Windu hurries to face Grievous as the Battle of Coruscant begins.
Director: Genndy Tartakovsky | Stars: Corey Burton, Nick Jameson, Tom Kane, Mat Lucas
Votes: 650
34.
How It Should Have Ended (2005– )
Episode:
How Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Should Have Ended
(2020)
TV-PG | 9 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
How Star Wars The Rise Of Skywalker should have ended.
Director: Daniel Baxter | Stars: Emily Liu, Chris Oldenburg, Daniel Baxter, Sam Johnson
Votes: 52
35.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Rising Malevolence
(2008)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
General Grievous uses his latest weapon, the Malevolence, to destroy Plo Koon's fleet. Stuck in an escape pod with three clone troopers, Koon fends off more battle droids while Anakin and Ahsoka mount a rescue mission.
Director: Dave Filoni | Stars: Matt Lanter, Ashley Eckstein, James Arnold Taylor, Dee Bradley Baker
Votes: 5,206
36.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Dooku Captured
(2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
During their own attempt to kidnap Count Dooku, Anakin and Obi-Wan discover that the Sith Lord has already been captured by pirates.
Director: Jesse Yeh | Stars: Matt Lanter, James Arnold Taylor, Jim Cummings, Corey Burton
Votes: 4,155
37.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Bombad Jedi
(2008)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Padmé travels to Rodia to meet with old family friend Onaconda Farr about the lack of food rations. Unfortunately Farr has just made a deal with the Separatists. Padmé is imprisoned, leaving it up to Jar Jar Binks and C-3PO to rescue her.
Director: Jesse Yeh | Stars: Anthony Daniels, Ahmed Best, Catherine Taber, Matthew Wood
Votes: 4,466
38.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Landing at Point Rain
(2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Anakin, Ahsoka, Obi-Wan and Ki-Adi-Mundi lead a landing party to destroy a droid factory on Geonosis.
Director: Brian Kalin O'Connell | Stars: Matt Lanter, Brian George, Dee Bradley Baker, Ashley Eckstein
Votes: 4,063
39.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Lightsaber Lost
(2010)
TV-PG | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
During a mission in the underworld of Coruscant, a pickpocket steals Ahsoka's lightsaber. Too ashamed to tell Anakin, she sets out to look for the thief alone, but gets help from Tera Sinube, an ancient Jedi Master.
Director: Giancarlo Volpe | Stars: Matt Lanter, Ashley Eckstein, Greg Baldwin, Meredith Salenger
Votes: 3,584
40.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Voyage of Temptation
(2010)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Obi-Wan and Anakin guard the Duchess Satine and members of The Council of Neutral Systems as they travel to Coruscant aboard the luxury vessel Coronet, but a traitor amongst them has smuggled aboard a spider-shaped assassin droid.
Director: Brian Kalin O'Connell | Stars: James Arnold Taylor, Matt Lanter, Anna Graves, Greg Proops
Votes: 3,759
41.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Duchess of Mandalore
(2010)
TV-PG | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
On Coruscant, word reaches Duchess Satine that Death Watch is mobilizing, sparking a preemptive Republic invasion. On the run from Republic authorities, Satine and Obi-Wan set off to discover the group's true motives.
Director: Brian Kalin O'Connell | Stars: Matt Lanter, Dee Bradley Baker, Ian Abercrombie, Corey Burton
Votes: 3,522
42.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Senate Murders
(2010)
TV-PG | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Padmé is working to to introduce a bill to minimize military spending and halt the creation of clone troopers. But when one of her most trusted allies is poisoned, she and Bail Organa set out to expose the murderer.
Director: Brian Kalin O'Connell | Stars: Catherine Taber, Phil LaMarr, Tom Kenny, Jennifer Hale
Votes: 3,277
43.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
The Zillo Beast
(2010)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
When the Republic detonates a powerful electro-proton bomb to settle the battle of Malastare, it accidentally wakens an ancient and thought to be extinct Zillo Beast.
Director: Giancarlo Volpe | Stars: Terrence 'T.C.' Carson, Matt Lanter, Greg Baldwin, Ian Abercrombie
Votes: 3,390
44.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
The Zillo Beast Strikes Back
(2010)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The Zillo Beast has been captured and is brought to Coruscant for testing. Chancellor Palpatine wants to learn the secrets of its invulnerability but only manages to make the beast angry enough to escape.
Director: Steward Lee | Stars: Ian Abercrombie, Matt Lanter, Cara Pifko, Terrence 'T.C.' Carson
Votes: 3,414
45.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Heroes on Both Sides
(2010)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Padmé visits her old mentor Mina Bonteri, who has chosen the side of the Separatists but is urging for peace talks. But the Banking Clan and several corrupt senators conspire against this initiative.
Director: Kyle Dunlevy | Stars: Catherine Taber, Ashley Eckstein, Kath Soucie, Phil LaMarr
Votes: 3,297
46.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Pursuit of Peace
(2010)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Senators Amidala and Organa are opposed to funding five million new clone troopers, but they and other like-minded dignitaries find themselves targeted by thuggish bounty hunters set on changing their vote.
Director: Duwayne Dunham | Stars: Catherine Taber, Dee Bradley Baker, Phil LaMarr, Corey Burton
Votes: 3,174
47.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode:
Friends and Enemies
(2012)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Disguised as Bounty Hunter Rako Hardeen, Obi-Wan Kenobi is on the run with criminal mastermind Moralo Eval and Cad Bane. But their partnership is on thin ice and Anakin and Ahsoka are in hot pursuit.
Director: Bosco Ng | Stars: James Arnold Taylor, Corey Burton, Stephen Stanton, Matt Lanter
Votes: 3,319
48.
How It Should Have Ended (2005– )
Episode:
How the Empire Strikes Back Should Have Ended
(2010)
TV-PG | 3 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Welcome to Season 2. Now, who's your daddy?
Director: Daniel Baxter | Stars: Daniel Baxter, Sam Johnson
Votes: 82
49.
Lego Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles (2013–2014)
Episode:
The Phantom Clone
(2013)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Grievous lures Yoda away from the Jedi Temple and steals the Padawans light sabers. Dooku plans to use the crystals inside the light sabers to make Sith clones. It is up to Yoda and the Padawans to prevent Dooku from carrying out his plan.
Director: Michael Hegner | Stars: Billy Dee Williams, Tom Kane, Anthony Daniels, Trevor Devall
Votes: 472
50.
Lego Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles (2013–2014)
Episode:
Menace of the Sith
(2013)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Darth Sidious shows off the new Sith clone JEK, who is an extremely powerful weapon. But JEK wants to be his own master and suddenly, both the Jedi and the Sith try to win him over. It now remains to be seen which side he chooses.
Director: Michael Hegner | Stars: Tom Kane, Anthony Daniels, Trevor Devall, Adrian Holmes
Votes: 303