Movie·1980·48 min

SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back

Name: SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Released: 1980-09-22
Duration: 48 min
Cast: Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew

SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back is not streaming on a US subscription app right now, as of October 5, 2026.

Learn the secrets of making movies in a galaxy far, far away.

8.2 / 10 · TMDB

Documentary TV Movie

Hosted by Mark Hamill, this revealing documentary offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into the amazing special effects that transformed George Lucas’ vision for Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back into reality!

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