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Where to Watch The Empire Strikes Back(1980)

The Star Wars saga continues.

8.7IMDb
93%Rotten Tomatoes
82Metascore
AdventureActionScience Fiction2h 4m

Looking for where to watch The Empire Strikes Back? You can currently find The Empire Strikes Back online through Disney+, YouTube TV, and Amazon Video. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.

The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.

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The Empire Strikes Back (1980), directed by Irvin Kershner, is an adventure film and is available to stream on 7 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 8.7/10 and 93% on Rotten Tomatoes from 18,306 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 YouTube TV, 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 Avatar: Fire and Ash and Frozen II, 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+, YouTube TV.
  • The Empire Strikes Back is available to stream on Disney+, YouTube TV in the US.
  • No — The Empire Strikes Back isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Disney+, YouTube TV.
  • No — The Empire Strikes Back isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with Disney+, YouTube TV.
  • The Empire Strikes Back runs 2h 4m (124 minutes total).
  • IMDb 8.7/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 82/100.

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