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Where to Watch Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) in the UK
- 1980
- PG
- 2h 4m
- 8.7IMDb
- 93%Rotten Tomatoes
- 82Metascore
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back is available with a subscription or to rent in the United Kingdom.
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Availability last checked Sep 22, 2026.
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What it's about
Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia and Chewbacca face attack by the Imperial forces and its AT-AT walkers on the ice planet Hoth. While Han and Leia escape in the Millennium Falcon, Luke travels to Dagobah in search of Yoda. Only with the Jedi Master's help will Luke survive when the Dark Side of the Force beckons him into the ultimate duel with Darth Vader.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Irvin Kershner
- Starring
- Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher
Details
- Release date
- Jun 18, 1980
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Box office
- $292,753,960
- Awards
- Won 1 Oscar. 27 wins & 21 nominations total
Where to Watch Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) in the UK — common questions
- Where to watch Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back in the United Kingdom?
- Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back is available with a subscription or to rent in the United Kingdom. Watch the movie with a subscription on Disney+ (4K). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (4K), Prime Video (4K), Rakuten TV (HD), and Sky Store (HD).
- Can I stream Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back or do I have to rent it in the United Kingdom?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on Disney+ (4K). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (4K), Prime Video (4K), Rakuten TV (HD), and Sky Store (HD).
- Can I watch Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back for free in the United Kingdom?
- We have not confirmed a free option for Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back in the United Kingdom.
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