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Return of the Jedi
Lucasfilm Ltd. Lucasfilm Ltd.
Star Wars Collection Star Wars Collection

Return of the Jedi

Return to a galaxy far far away.

1983 132 min ★ 7.9 (17,281) Released
Action Adventure Science Fiction

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.

Original title
Return of the Jedi
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$32,350,000
Revenue
$572,700,000
Reviews & Ratings 5
Joogle83

Joogle83

Jul 20, 2026 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

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 Gordon) as R2-D2 Denis Lawson(Bitter Cherry) as Wedge Antilles, Dermot Crowley(Giro Ciy) as General Madine , Caroline Blakiston(Les Miserables) as Mon Mothma, Tim Rose(Just William) & Erik Bauersfield as Admiral Ackbar, Michael Pennington(Cymbeline) as Moff Jerjerrod ,Kenneth Colley (Firefox) as Admiral Piett ,Frank Oz(The Muppet Movie) as Yoda, , David Prowse(Doctor Who) & James Earl Jones(Conan The Barbarian) as Darth Vader ,Ian McDiarmid(A Performance Of Macbeth) as Emporer Palpatine/Darth Sidious and Sir Alec Guinness(The Bridge On The River Kwai) as Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi,. As the final chapter of my favorite movie trilogy, Return of the Jedi delivers a high-octane action adventure that ranks right alongside The Return of the King and The Last Crusade as one of Hollywood's premier trillogy closers. It is a deeply satisfying, rock-solid finale that opens with the chilling imagery of Vader's shuttle arriving at the incomplete Death Star II.What cements the film's greatness is how it handles Luke Skywalker's destiny. Watching him step into his role as a fully realized Jedi Knight to face the ultimate psychological trap laid by the Emperor and Darth Vader is pure storytelling magic. The final throne room confrontation features an extraordinary emotional conflict and a lightsaber duel that easily rivals the legendary Bespin clash for the best in the trilogy. Simultaneously, the film unleashes the absolute pinnacle of space combat, with a redeemed Lando Calrissian and Admiral Ackbar leading a breathtaking, high-stakes final assault on the Imperial **** all its triumphs, the film does stumble over several narrative hurdles. Luke’s multi-phase plan at Jabba’s palace makes very little tactical sense on rewatch. Furthermore, Han and Leia operate as a simplified strike team whose main narrative purpose is to finally declare their love. Finally, the Ewoks winning the ground war creates a bizarre tonal disconnect. If you told a hardened rebel leader like Luthen Rael that the ultimate downfall of the Empire’s war machine would come down to stone-age forest dwellers, he wouldn't believe you. Yet, when the Millennium Falcon flies into that superstructure and Luke saves his father's soul, the film's flaws completely melt away under the weight of its brilliant ending.]] Fantastic Cinematography by Alan Hume(Eye Of The Needle), Production Design By Norman Reynolds(Phase IV) ,Amazing Writing By Lawrence Kasdan(The Big Chill) ,Direction By Richard Marquand(The Legacy), Fantastic Costume design from Aggie Guerard Rodgers(American Graffiti) & Nilos Rodis-Jamero and Amazing Score from John Williams(Indiana Jones and The Raiders Of The Lost Ark) The Underrated Star Wars Gem of a Legendary Trilogy Closer 8/10

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Jun 8, 2023 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

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 look at, and features just enough menace and diversion in the first hour to make it worth watching until an ending that I found the ultimate in disappointment!

r96sk

r96sk

Feb 1, 2021 · via TMDB

★ 9.0

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 characters are cool. There are some memorable moments in there, as we see the first spate of films come to a close very nicely. I'm very intrigued to see where things go with the prequels, hopefully they continue to hit high marks.

Wuchak

Wuchak

Aug 2, 2020 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

_**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), Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia), Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian), Alec Guinness (Obi-Wan Kenobi), Ian McDiarmid (Emperor) and the voice work of James Earl Jones (Darth Vader) and Frank Oz (Yoda). This is an amusing, inventive, iconic space adventure with a stellar cast that upped the ante with edgy cuteness. While I prefer the adult-oriented space science-fiction of Star Trek, I can’t deny that the space fantasy of Star Wars always grants you an entertaining couple hours. This one features lots of sci-fi action, cartoonish characters, great sets, Carrie Fisher at her fittest in an alluring costume, space ships, alien bogs and awesome forest sets (shot in the Redwoods of Northern Cal). Ford and Williams are at their charismatic best. Even the more obscure Hamill shines as the boyish hero and the Darth Vader story arc is notable. Then there’s RD-D2, C-3PO and Chewbacca. The film runs 2 hours, 11 minutes. GRADE: B

John Chard

John Chard

Dec 12, 2015 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

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 problem with that. However, it is the weakest of the three. The characters we have come to love, and to be a part of their universe, are performed with gusto - but they are mostly thinly written, reduced to playing second fiddle to special effects, while the dark heart has been replaced with - well - smokey hokey (furry teddy bears with sticks and stones, I ask you). Then there's the lack of sexual tension so evident in the previous two films. Oh we love Han and Leia because that's love! But one can't help missing the sparks that was once between them - and Luke of course, hmm... Yet for all that, of the irks and complaints, Return of the Jedi is still a thrilling film, the budget up on the screen to entertain the children and the adults with the child within. Characters and creatures wander into this wonderful world for super impact. The Emperor, Jabba the scene stealer, Rancor and Sarlaac, while the speeder bike chase, further lightsaber shenanigans and the space battle ensure the action is never far away - even if one can be a little underwhelmed by the big finale not all it can be. Ultimately it was not without faults, but still it was one hell of a conclusion to a genre defining (then) trilogy. 8/10

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Cast 82
Mark Hamill

Mark Hamill

Luke Skywalker

Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford

Han Solo

Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher

Princess Leia

Billy Dee Williams

Billy Dee Williams

Lando Calrissian

Anthony Daniels

Anthony Daniels

C-3PO

Peter Mayhew

Peter Mayhew

Chewbacca

Sebastian Shaw

Sebastian Shaw

Anakin Skywalker

Ian McDiarmid

Ian McDiarmid

The Emperor

Frank Oz

Frank Oz

Yoda (voice)

James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

Darth Vader (voice)

David Prowse

David Prowse

Darth Vader

Alec Guinness

Alec Guinness

Ben 'Obi-Wan' Kenobi

Kenny Baker

Kenny Baker

R2-D2 / Paploo

Michael Pennington

Michael Pennington

Moff Jerjerrod

Kenneth Colley

Kenneth Colley

Admiral Piett

Michael Carter

Michael Carter

Bib Fortuna

Denis Lawson

Denis Lawson

Wedge

Tim Rose

Tim Rose

Admiral Ackbar

Dermot Crowley

Dermot Crowley

General Madine

Warwick Davis

Warwick Davis

Wicket

Jeremy Bulloch

Jeremy Bulloch

Boba Fett

Femi Taylor

Femi Taylor

Oola

Jack Purvis

Jack Purvis

Teebo

Mike Edmonds

Mike Edmonds

Logray

Malcolm Dixon

Malcolm Dixon

Ewok Warrior

Nicki Reade

Nicki Reade

Nicki

Jonathan Oliver

Jonathan Oliver

Stardestroyer Controller #2

Pip Miller

Pip Miller

Stardestroyer Captain #1

Tom Mannion

Tom Mannion

Stardestroyer Captain #2

Peter Burroughs

Peter Burroughs

Ewok

Debbie Lee Carrington

Debbie Lee Carrington

Romba an Ewok

Tony Cox

Tony Cox

Ewok Wicket's younger brother Widdle

Luis De Jesus

Luis De Jesus

Ewok

Phil Fondacaro

Phil Fondacaro

Ewok

Daniel Frishman

Daniel Frishman

Ewok

Michael Gilden

Michael Gilden

Ewok

Lydia Green

Lydia Green

Ewok

Nancy MacLean

Nancy MacLean

Ewok

Peter Mandell

Peter Mandell

Ewok

Nicholas Read

Nicholas Read

Ewok

Kiran Shah

Kiran Shah

Ewok

Felix Silla

Felix Silla

Ewok

Kevin Thompson

Kevin Thompson

Ewok

Mark Dodson

Mark Dodson

Salacious B. Crumb

Richard Bonehill

Richard Bonehill

Nien Nunb

Erik Bauersfeld

Erik Bauersfeld

Bib Fortuna (voice)

Mike Quinn

Mike Quinn

Nein Nunb

Bill Kipsang Rotich

Bill Kipsang Rotich

Nein Numb (voice)

Deep Roy

Deep Roy

Droopy McCool

Hugh Spight

Hugh Spight

Gameorrean Guard/Elom/Mon Calamari

Gerald Home

Gerald Home

Tessek

Phil Tippett

Phil Tippett

Rancor

David Alan Barclay

David Alan Barclay

Jabba the Hutt

Jasper Jacob

Jasper Jacob

Captain Yorr - Imperial Pilot of ST321

Peter Allen

Peter Allen

Geezum - Member of Jabba's Gang (uncredited)

John Altman

John Altman

Rebel Pilot (uncredited)

Glyn Baker

Glyn Baker

Lieutenant Endicott - Imperial Officer (uncredited)

Dickey Beer

Dickey Beer

Barada / Stormtrooper / Biker Scout (uncredited)

Paul Brooke

Paul Brooke

Malakili - Rancor Keeper (uncredited)

Ben Burtt

Ben Burtt

'Freeze' Officer in Endor Bunker / Tortured Power Droid (voice)

Maurice Bush

Maurice Bush

Dengar - The Bounty Hunter (uncredited)

Vivienne Chandler

Vivienne Chandler

Dorovio Bold - Female X-Wing Fighter Pilot (uncredited)

Tony Clarkin

Tony Clarkin

Storm Trooper (uncredited)

Kenneth Coombs

Kenneth Coombs

Imperial Officer (uncredited)

Peter Diamond

Peter Diamond

Biker Scout Pushed Off Bike (uncredited)

Douglas Farrell

Douglas Farrell

Ewok (uncredited)

Ernie Fosselius

Ernie Fosselius

Giran - Rancor Keeper (voice) (uncredited)

Alan Harris

Alan Harris

Stormtrooper (uncredited)

William Hoyland

William Hoyland

Imperial Commander (uncredited)

Eiji Kusuhara

Eiji Kusuhara

Lieutenant Telsij - Grey Squadron (uncredited)

Julius LeFlore

Julius LeFlore

Skiff Master / Yotts Orren / Stormtrooper / Biker Scout

Richard Marquand

Richard Marquand

Maj. Marquand - AT-ST Driver / EV-9D9 (voice) (uncredited)

Hilton McRae

Hilton McRae

Arvel Crynyd (uncredited)

Billy J. Mitchell

Billy J. Mitchell

Keir Santage (Red Seven) (uncredited)

Errol Shaker

Errol Shaker

Y-Wing Pilot (uncredited)

Guy Standeven

Guy Standeven

Rebel Council Member in Briefing Room (uncredited)

Robert Watts

Robert Watts

Lt. Watts - AT-ST Driver (uncredited)

Paul Weston

Paul Weston

Vedain - Sand Skiff Pilot (uncredited)

Michael McCormick

Michael McCormick

Rancor (uncredited)

Lynne Hazelden

Lynne Hazelden

Karie Neth - Y Wing Pilot, Grey Squadron (uncredited)

John Cannon

John Cannon

Stormtrooper (uncredited)

Jason Wingreen

Jason Wingreen

Boba Fett (voice) (uncredited)

Crew 55
Drew Struzan

Drew Struzan

Art Designer

Ralph McQuarrie

Ralph McQuarrie

Concept Artist

David Fincher

David Fincher

Assistant Camera

Alan Hume

Alan Hume

Director of Photography

Alec Mills

Alec Mills

Director of Photography

Aggie Guerard Rodgers

Aggie Guerard Rodgers

Costume Design

Nick Dudman

Nick Dudman

Makeup Artist

Peter Robb-King

Peter Robb-King

Makeup Artist

Phil Tippett

Phil Tippett

Makeup Designer

Bill Hargreaves

Bill Hargreaves

Propmaker

Roy Beck

Roy Beck

Stand In

Julius LeFlore

Julius LeFlore

Stunt Double

Kiran Shah

Kiran Shah

Stunt Double

Tracey Eddon

Tracey Eddon

Stunt Double

Vic Armstrong

Vic Armstrong

Stunt Double

Alf Joint

Alf Joint

Stunts

Bob Anderson

Bob Anderson

Stunts

Bob Yerkes

Bob Yerkes

Stunts

Colin Skeaping

Colin Skeaping

Stunts

Dickey Beer

Dickey Beer

Stunts

Paul Weston

Paul Weston

Stunts

Peter Burroughs

Peter Burroughs

Stunts

Peter Diamond

Peter Diamond

Stunts

Ted Grossman

Ted Grossman

Stunts

Tracey Eddon

Tracey Eddon

Stunts

Martin Klebba

Martin Klebba

Utility Stunts

George Hull

George Hull

Visual Effects Art Director

Joe Johnston

Joe Johnston

Visual Effects Art Director

Richard Marquand

Richard Marquand

Director

Christopher Newman

Christopher Newman

Second Assistant Director

Roy Button

Roy Button

Second Assistant Director

George Lucas

George Lucas

Second Unit Director

Duwayne Dunham

Duwayne Dunham

Editor

Marcia Lucas

Marcia Lucas

Editor

Jim Bloom

Jim Bloom

Co-Producer

Robert Watts

Robert Watts

Co-Producer

George Lucas

George Lucas

Executive Producer

Howard G. Kazanjian

Howard G. Kazanjian

Producer

John Williams

John Williams

Original Music Composer

Randy Thom

Randy Thom

Production Sound Mixer

Ben Burtt

Ben Burtt

Sound Designer

Chris Walas

Chris Walas

Creature Design

Joe Johnston

Joe Johnston

Creature Design

Phil Tippett

Phil Tippett

Creature Design

Nina Saxon

Nina Saxon

Visual Effects

Paul Huston

Paul Huston

Visual Effects

Richard Edlund

Richard Edlund

Visual Effects

David Fincher

David Fincher

Visual Effects Camera

Robert Elswit

Robert Elswit

Visual Effects Camera

Dennis Muren

Dennis Muren

Visual Effects Supervisor

Ben Burtt

Ben Burtt

Lyricist

Joseph Williams

Joseph Williams

Lyricist

George Lucas

George Lucas

Screenplay

Lawrence Kasdan

Lawrence Kasdan

Screenplay

George Lucas

George Lucas

Story

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May 23, 1983

New York City

Premiere

May 25, 1983

PG Theatrical

Mar 14, 1997

Special Edition

PG Theatrical

Sep 12, 2006

Limited Edition DVD

PG Physical

Apr 28, 2023

40th Anniversary Re-release

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