Return of the Jedi
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Return of the Jedi

Return to a galaxy far far away.

1983 • 132 min • Adventure · Action · Science Fiction

Synopsis

Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, the Emperor prepares to crush the Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star, and the Rebel fleet mounts a massive attack on the space station. Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader in a final climactic duel before the evil Emperor.

Our family guide

Best from age 8
93
Movie Knight Score
17125 reviews
  • 100 Reviewers · 5 · 65%
  • 79 Audience · 17120 · 35%

Luke Skywalker leads a daring mission to rescue Han Solo. Meanwhile, the Emperor plots to destroy the Rebel Alliance with a new Death Star. Luke faces his destiny in a final confrontation with Darth Vader and the Emperor, determining the fate of the galaxy.

Violence & peril
6/10
Language
1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
1/10
Romance & sensuality
1/10
Scary moments
5/10

Heads up

  • Space battles and laser combat
  • Some frightening creatures
  • Intense lightsaber duels

What it models well

  • Courage and sacrifice
  • Loyalty and friendship
  • Redemption and forgiveness
  • Fighting for freedom

Talk about it after

  • The nature of good versus evil
  • Redemption and second chances
  • Consequences of choices
  • Sacrificing for others

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Top billed cast

Director: Richard Marquand • Crew: George Lucas, Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas

Trailers & clips

Luke Skywalker Fights the Rancor - Official Clip

Yoda’s Last Lesson For Luke Skywalker - Official Clip

All the Facts - Disney+ Deets

Trailer

Theatrical Trailer 1982

Original Teaser Trailer

Trailer

Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers

Watched one favorite third acts Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi .Starring Mark Hamill(Britannia Hospital) as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford(Blade Runner) as Han Solo ,Carrie Fisher(The Blues Brothers) as Leia Organa, Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca, Jermey Bulloch(George & Mildred) as Boba Fett, Billy Dee Williams(Colt .45 ) as Lando Calrrission, Anthony Daniels (Bashki's Lord Of The Rings) as C- 3PO, Kenny Baker(Flash Go...

Recommended

This third of the original Star Wars films is probably my weakest. Possibly because the writing is not too tight but for me, more so because the "Ewoks" take over the thing and they are just stupidly annoying. What had potential to pitch the ultimate evil partnership against the Rebel Alliance became a toy-fight straight out of a Laurel and Hardy comedy - the storyline was infantile. Still it’s a great film to loo...

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers

Arguably the weakest (comparably) of the original trilogy, yet <em>'Return of the Jedi'</em> is still an excellent film! Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher remain a thoroughly enjoyable trio. I did find parts of the plot a little similar to 1977's <em>'Star Wars'</em>, due to the Death Star stuff, but overall I unquestionably enjoyed the 135 minutes. The score is great again, while the new bunch of...

Recommended

_**Fun, cute, imaginative, iconic space adventure with a kick-axx cast**_ "Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi" (1983) was the anticipated end of the original trilogy that began with the initial blockbuster from 1977. The trilogy is an epic, but simplistic space fantasy about an evil empire and the noble souls who dare to fight it. The main cast features Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Harrison Ford (Han Solo), Carr...

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers

This is not quite Bantha fodder. Following on from the freshness of Star Wars (1977) and the all round greatness of craft and story telling that was The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Return of the Jedi was always going to struggle in comparison. That's not to say there are not fans who prefer it of the original trilogy, because there are many, and like minded fans of George Lucas' space saga shouldn't have a prob...

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Details

TMDB audience
7.9/10 (17,120)
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Budget
$32,350,000
Box office
$572,700,000
Franchise
Star Wars Collection
Official site
www.starwars.com

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