Where to watch The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
The Star Wars saga continues.
As of 13 October 2026, The Empire Strikes Back (1980) is streaming in India on JioHotstar.
Story
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.
Streaming, rent & buy options by country
Updated
✅ India
JioHotstar✅ The US
Disney Plus
YouTube TV
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeAmazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeFandango At Home✅ The UK
Disney PlusApple TV Store
Rakuten TVAmazon VideoGoogle Play Movies
Sky StoreYouTubeApple TV StoreRakuten TVAmazon VideoGoogle Play MoviesSky StoreYouTube— Pakistan
Not available online in Pakistan right now.
✅ Germany
Disney PlusApple TV StoreAmazon VideoGoogle Play MoviesYouTube
MagentaTV
maxdome StoreSky Store
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Mark HamillLuke Skywalker
Harrison FordHan Solo
Carrie FisherPrincess Leia
Billy Dee WilliamsLando Calrissian
Anthony DanielsC-3PO
David ProwseDarth Vader
Peter MayhewChewbacca
Kenny BakerR2-D2
Frank OzYoda (Voice)
Alec GuinnessObi-Wan Kenobi
Jeremy BullochBoba Fett
Jason WingreenBoba Fett (voice - uncredited)
Director: Irvin Kershner
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Empire Strikes Back in India?
As of 13 October 2026, The Empire Strikes Back (1980) is streaming in India on JioHotstar.
Where can I watch The Empire Strikes Back in the US?
As of 13 October 2026, The Empire Strikes Back (1980) is streaming in the US on Disney Plus and YouTube TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Where can I watch The Empire Strikes Back in the UK?
As of 13 October 2026, The Empire Strikes Back (1980) is streaming in the UK on Disney Plus. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video.
Where can I watch The Empire Strikes Back in Pakistan?
As of 13 October 2026, The Empire Strikes Back isn't available to stream, rent or buy online in Pakistan.
Where can I watch The Empire Strikes Back in Germany?
As of 13 October 2026, The Empire Strikes Back (1980) is streaming in Germany on Disney Plus. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
Is The Empire Strikes Back on Netflix?
As of 13 October 2026, The Empire Strikes Back is not on Netflix in India, the US, the UK, Pakistan or Germany.
Who is in the cast of The Empire Strikes Back?
The Empire Strikes Back stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams and Anthony Daniels, and is directed by Irvin Kershner.
How long is The Empire Strikes Back and is it any good?
The Empire Strikes Back runs 2h 4m and has an average user rating of 8.4/10 from 18,969 votes.