Looking to watch The Empire Strikes Back? Irvin Kershner's 1980 Adventure film is available through several streaming and digital platforms. It's currently streaming on Disney Plus and YouTube TV. Rental options start at $3.99, available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. If you'd like to own it digitally, you can buy The Empire Strikes Back starting from $9.99 on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. The film holds a 84% audience score.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, The Empire Strikes Back is not currently available on Netflix. You can stream it on Disney Plus instead.
The Empire Strikes Back is included with a subscription on Disney Plus, YouTube TV. Otherwise, you can rent it from $3.99.
The most affordable option is to rent The Empire Strikes Back on Apple TV Store for $3.99 in 4K quality.
Yes! The Empire Strikes Back is available in 4K on Disney Plus, YouTube TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video.
Yes, you can purchase The Empire Strikes Back digitally starting at $9.99 on Apple TV Store.
Release Dates
Theatrical
Jun 20, 1980
DVD / Blu-ray
Apr 4, 1997
TV
Nov 22, 1987
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