The Empire Strikes Back (1980)Stream and Watch Online

Want to behold the glory that is 'The Empire Strikes Back' on your TV or mobile device at home? Finding 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 do the heavy lifting.

Below, you'll find a number of top-tier streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'The Empire Strikes Back' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into all the details of how you can watch 'The Empire Strikes Back' right now, here are some finer points about the Lucasfilm Ltd. adventure flick.

Released June 20th, 1980, 'The Empire Strikes Back' stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams The PG movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 4 min, and received a user score of 84 (out of 100) on TMDb, which compiled reviews from 16,990 knowledgeable users.

What, so now you want to know what the movie's about? 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."

'The Empire Strikes Back' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Vudu, Amazon Video, YouTube, Spectrum On Demand, FXNow, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Store, Disney Plus, and Google Play Movies .