The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Streaming - Where to Watch Online

Now, before we get into the core information of how you can watch 'The Empire Strikes Back' right now, here are some useful insights about the Lucasfilm Ltd. adventure flick. The Empire Strikes Back starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams has a PG rating, a runtime of about 2 hr 4 min. The release date of the movie is June 20th, 1980. The movie received a user score of 84/100 on TMDb, which reflects reviews from 17,898 verified users.

Need a fast recap before watching? Here's the plot: "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."

Curious where to watch 'The Empire Strikes Back' right from your couch? Searching for a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the Irvin Kershner-directed movie via subscription can be challenging, so we here at Moviefone want to help you out.

We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'The Empire Strikes Back' on each platform when they are available. 'The Empire Strikes Back' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Disney+, Spectrum On Demand, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Prime Video, tru TV, Microsoft Store, TNT, FXNow, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, and TBS in the US.