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Where to watch The Empire Strikes Back (1980) in India

The Empire Strikes Back poster
Streaming in India
JioHotstar
Watch on JioHotstar ↗ Included with a subscription · checked 9 October 2026
EnglishAdventureActionScience Fiction2h 4m

Directed by Irvin Kershner. With Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.

The honest verdict

Viewers love it. An adventurous, inspiring, edge-of-your-seat and mind-bending adventure film, best with friends. 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.

8.7IMDb · 1528k ratings
93%Rotten Tomatoes critics
4.4Letterboxd
“One of the best films ever made.”A viewer review

Heads up: some scary scenes.

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Questions

Is The Empire Strikes Back on Netflix in India?

No. In India, The Empire Strikes Back is streaming on JioHotstar.

Where can I watch The Empire Strikes Back in India?

The Empire Strikes Back is streaming on JioHotstar, included with a subscription. Checked 9 October 2026.

How long is The Empire Strikes Back?

The Empire Strikes Back is 2h 4m long (124 minutes).

Is The Empire Strikes Back worth watching?

Viewers love it: 8.7 on IMDb from 15,27,592 ratings, and 93% of critics on Rotten Tomatoes liked it.