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The Empire Strikes Back

1980 · Movie · 124 min· Updated May 2026
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Budget:$18MBox Office:$548MRated:PG

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You can stream The Empire Strikes Back (1980) on Disney Plus with a subscription, rent on Amazon Video, or buy on Amazon Video.

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.

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The Empire Strikes Back poster

The Empire Strikes Back

1980•⭐ 8.4•124 min•Updated May 2026
🌐English

You can stream The Empire Strikes Back (1980) on Disney Plus with a subscription, rent on Amazon Video, or buy on Amazon Video.

Budget:$18MBox Office:$548MRated:PG
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93%

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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.

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The Empire Strikes Back is streaming on Disney Plus. The Empire Strikes Back is streaming on Disney+. The Empire Strikes Back is streaming on Hulu. The Empire Strikes Back is streaming on YouTube TV. Rent The Empire Strikes Back on Amazon Video. Buy The Empire Strikes Back on Amazon Video. The Empire Strikes Back is not currently available on Netflix, Max, Prime Video, Apple TV+. Availability last verified May 29, 2026.

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The Empire Strikes Back received mixed reviews upon its initial release, a change from the positive reception of Star Wars. In March 1981, The Los Angeles Times released a summary of the leading...

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What Critics Say

The Empire Strikes Back received mixed reviews upon its initial release, a change from the positive reception of Star Wars. In March 1981, The Los Angeles Times released a summary of the leading...

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