Where to watch The Empire Strikes Back in the United States
The Empire Strikes Back (1980) is streaming on Disney+. Also available to rent on Apple TV+.
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The Empire Strikes Back
The Star Wars saga continues.
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You can stream The Empire Strikes Back (1980) on Disney+ with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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.
Can a ragtag band of rebels survive a crushing imperial counterattack while a young hero faces his darkest destiny in a swampy wilderness? This sequel trades bright optimism for a cold, atmospheric tension that redefines the hero's journey.
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Irvin Kershner
Cast
Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker, Frank Oz, Alec Guinness
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The Empire Strikes Back
The Star Wars saga continues.
You can stream The Empire Strikes Back (1980) on Disney+ with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
IMDb
8.4/10
RT Critics
93%
Metacritic
Director
Irvin Kershner
Cast
Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker, Frank Oz, Alec Guinness
6 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States
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The Empire Strikes Back is streaming on Disney+. The Empire Strikes Back is streaming on YouTube TV. Rent The Empire Strikes Back on Apple TV+. Rent The Empire Strikes Back on Fandango At Home. Buy The Empire Strikes Back on Apple TV+. Buy The Empire Strikes Back on Fandango At Home. The Empire Strikes Back is not currently available on Netflix, Hulu, Max, Prime Video. Availability last verified August 29, 2026.