How long is The Empire Strikes Back?

The Empire Strikes Back is 2 h 4 min long (124 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:04 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Empire Strikes Back rated?

The Empire Strikes Back is rated PG in the US.

Where can I stream The Empire Strikes Back?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Disney Plus (subscription), Philo (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription), AMC (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Empire Strikes Back (1980) runs 2 h 4 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 8.4 from 19,091 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 4 min — ends 10:04 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Released: May 20, 1980
TMDB rating: 8.4 / 10 from 19,091 votes
Director: Irvin Kershner
Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Adventure and Action hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Disney Plus (subscription), Philo (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription), AMC (subscription).

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How long is The Empire Strikes Back?: The Empire Strikes Back is 2 h 4 min long (124 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:04 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Empire Strikes Back rated?: The Empire Strikes Back is rated PG in the US.
Is The Empire Strikes Back a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Adventure and Action hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream The Empire Strikes Back?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Disney Plus (subscription), Philo (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription), AMC (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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