The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

What is The Empire Strikes Back about?

“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.

Director

Irvin Kershner

Starring

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

The Empire Strikes Back trailer

Is The Empire Strikes Back on Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, Disney+ or Hulu?

• NetflixNot right now
• HBO MaxNot right now
• Prime VideoNot right now
• Disney+Yes, streaming
• HuluNot right now

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