The 10 Most Iconic Moments In Star Wars Movie History

2) “I Am Your Father” – The Empire Strikes Back

You know how it goes. At the end of The Empire Strikes Back, Luke and Vader have a fierce duel. Things look bleak for Luke when he’s cornered and the Sith Lord amputates his lightsaber hand. Before he’s forced to make the final blow, Vader tries to tempt Luke to the Dark Side. “Obi-Wan never told you what happened to your father,” says Vader. “He told me enough,” replies Luke. “He told me you killed him.” To which Vader responds… ah, come on, you know what he says.

When talking about iconic moments of Star Wars, do they really come any bigger than this? The reveal of Luke’s true parentage is simply one of the most famous twists in all of cinema. Whether you expect it or not, it’s one heck of a dramatic scene that’s been parodied in everything from Spaceballs to Toy Story 2.

That being said, people always seem to get the line wrong. It’s “No, I am your father,” not “Luke, I am your father”!