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The Empire Strikes Back (1980), directed by Irvin Kershner, is an adventure film and is available to stream on 9 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 8.7/10 and 93% on Rotten Tomatoes from 18,412 ratings, it consistently ranks among the most acclaimed films in its genre. Released in 1980, it's a 1980s adventure that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher. At 124 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch The Empire Strikes Back online, the best option is Disney+ for subscribers, and it's also included with Hulu, YouTube TV, and Philo, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Shrek and Shrek the Third, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — The Empire Strikes Back isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Disney+, Hulu, YouTube TV, Philo.
- The Empire Strikes Back is available to stream on Disney+, Hulu, YouTube TV, Philo in the US.
- No — The Empire Strikes Back isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Disney+, Hulu, YouTube TV, Philo.
- No — The Empire Strikes Back isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with Disney+, Hulu, YouTube TV, Philo.
- The Empire Strikes Back runs 2h 4m (124 minutes total).
- IMDb 8.7/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 82/100.
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