The Empire Strikes Back

Name: The Empire Strikes Back
Released: 1980-05-20
Rating: 8.393

8.4/10 (18,838)

·1980· 124 min

Director: Irvin Kershner

"The Star Wars saga continues."

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.

Where to Watch

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Trailer

Cast

Mark Hamill

Luke Skywalker

Harrison Ford

Han Solo

Carrie Fisher

Princess Leia

Billy Dee Williams

Lando Calrissian

Anthony Daniels

C-3PO

David Prowse

Darth Vader

Peter Mayhew

Chewbacca

Kenny Baker

R2-D2

Frank Oz

Yoda (Voice)

Alec Guinness

Obi-Wan Kenobi

Jeremy Bulloch

Boba Fett

Jason Wingreen

Boba Fett (voice - uncredited)

In brief

The Empire Strikes Back (1980) is a adventure, action, science fiction film. With an average rating of 8.4/10 from 18,838 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 2h 4min. You can stream it on: Disney Plus, YouTube TV.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Empire Strikes Back online?

The Empire Strikes Back is available on the following streaming services: Disney Plus, YouTube TV. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Empire Strikes Back?

The Empire Strikes Back runs 124 minutes (2h 4min).

What rating does The Empire Strikes Back have?

The Empire Strikes Back has an average rating of 8.4/10 based on 18,838 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Empire Strikes Back from?

The Empire Strikes Back was released in 1980.