Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "emperor-palpatine-character"

1. 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: 1,123,317 | Gross: $309.13M

2. 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: 1,382,336 | Gross: $290.48M

3. 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, Breckin Meyer, Cree Summer

4. 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: 5,050

5. 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: 8,047

6. Lego Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out (2012 TV Movie)

TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

Luke Skywalker embarks on a mission to find and destroy an Imperial base on Naboo, but is relentlessly chased by a group of fanatic girls, who think of him as a celebrity for destroying the... See full summary »

Director: Guy Vasilovich | Stars: Anthony Daniels, Kenneth Colley, Brian Blessed, Julian Glover

Votes: 1,571

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: 8,562

8. Lego Star Wars Summer Vacation (2022 TV Movie)

TV-Y7-FV | 45 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Finn's plan to spend summer vacation with his friends Rey, Poe, Rose, Chewie, BB-8, R2-D2, and C-3PO goes wrong when he's separated from the group.

Director: Ken Cunningham | Stars: 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Allie Feder, Anthony Daniels, Ashly Burch

Votes: 1,746

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: 4,691

10. 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: 7,835

11. 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: 2,773

12. 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: 602

13. Star Wars: Battlefront II (2005 Video Game)

T | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Play as the foot soldier of the galaxy's greatest factions and wage war across countless planets.

Director: Eric 'Giz' Gewirtz | Stars: Bob Bergen, Christina Rumbley, Corey Burton, David Boat

Votes: 7,343

14. 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

15. 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: 2,088

16. Star Wars: Battlefront (2015 Video Game)

T | Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Join the battle and play an important part in the Star Wars Galaxy. Lead the battle as you fight against the powerful empire in hope to regain freedom for the Galaxy.

Director: Hez Chorba | Stars: Anna Acton, John Armstrong, Jaimi Barbakoff, Tom Bates

Votes: 5,854

17. 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: 313

18. 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

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. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. Lego Star Wars: Getting Old (2009)

1 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Add a Plot

Director: Thomas Fyfe | Star: Thomas Fyfe

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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: 5,191

40. 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: 4,142

41. 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: 4,454

42. 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: 4,051

43. 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: 3,576

44. 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: 3,750

45. 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: 3,513

46. 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: 3,269

47. 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: 3,385

48. 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: 3,409

49. 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: 3,292

50. 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: 3,169