Is the movie The Empire Strikes Back available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime or Apple TV+?

Forty-plus years after it first hit hyperspace, The Empire Strikes Back (1980) remains the darker, more daring chapter of the original Star Wars saga. Luke Skywalker seeks out the reclusive Yoda to learn the ways of the Jedi, while Darth Vader tightens his grip on the Rebel Alliance after the Battle of Hoth — and the film’s twists and character moments still resonate like a well-tuned lightsaber. Critically acclaimed, Episode V earned multiple Academy Award nominations and took home Oscars for its technical achievements, notably in visual effects and sound — recognition that helped cement its place as a milestone of blockbuster filmmaking. At Stream Tracker, we help you locate where to watch: Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video or Apple TV+. Availability can vary by country and can change over time, so use our search to see whether the film is streaming, available to rent, or to buy in your region. May the Force be with your streaming hunt.

Synopsis

Luke Skywalker, determined to help topple the oppressive Galactic Empire, travels to train under the reclusive, elderly Jedi master Yoda and deepen his command of the Force. Darth Vader, relentless in his pursuit, closes in on Luke, while Princess Leia, the brash Han Solo, Chewbacca and the droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are swept into a tangled web of capture, betrayal and growing despair.

Release date

1980

Duration

2h 4min

Rating

Director

Irvin Kershner

Country

États-Unis

Genre(s)

Action, Aventure, Fantasy

Cast

Mark Hamill Harrison Ford Carrie Fisher Billy Dee Williams Anthony Daniels David Prowse Peter Mayhew