The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Empire Strikes Back
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus, Philo, YouTube TV, AMC | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Disney Plus | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | Disney Plus | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | Disney Plus | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | JioHotstar | — | — |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| United Arab Emirates | — | — | Apple TV |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +4 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +4 |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Empire Strikes Back in 70 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Empire Strikes Back about?
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. The Empire Strikes Back is a Adventure, Action, Science Fiction movie, released on 1980-05-20, runtime 124 minutes.
Is The Empire Strikes Back worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Empire Strikes Back 8.4 out of 10 from 19,085 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch The Empire Strikes Back?
In the United States, The Empire Strikes Back streams on Disney Plus, Philo and YouTube TV and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Irvin Kershner
Cast
- Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker
- Harrison Ford as Han Solo
- Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia
- Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian
- Anthony Daniels as C-3PO
- David Prowse as Darth Vader
- Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca
- Kenny Baker as R2-D2
- Frank Oz as Yoda (Voice)
- Alec Guinness as Obi-Wan Kenobi
- Jeremy Bulloch as Boba Fett
- Jason Wingreen as Boba Fett (voice - uncredited)
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Sources
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