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Return of the Jedi

Return to a galaxy far far away.

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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.

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Status
Released
Budget
$32.4M
Box office
$572.7M
Language
English
Part of Star Wars Collection · 9 films
  • spacecraft
  • sibling relationship
  • rebel
  • emperor
  • space battle
  • matter of life and death
  • forest
  • sequel
  • desert
  • space opera
  • bold
  • tuwaderalit

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United States of America

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Release dates

  • IndiaIN

    • Theatrical16 Dec 1983
  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereNew York City23 May 1983
    • TheatricalPG25 May 1983
    • TheatricalPGSpecial Edition14 Mar 1997
    • PhysicalPGLimited Edition DVD12 Sept 2006
    • TheatricalPG40th Anniversary Re-release28 Apr 2023
  • United KingdomGB

    • TheatricalU2 Jun 1983
  • AustraliaAU

    • TheatricalPG27 Oct 1983
  • ArgentinaAR

    • Theatrical8 Dec 1983
  • BrazilBR

    • TheatricalL6 Oct 1983
  • BulgariaBG

    • TheatricalC21 Apr 1986
  • ChileCL

    • Theatrical9 Jun 1983
  • ColombiaCO

    • Theatrical24 Nov 1983
  • CubaCU

    • Theatrical27 May 1983
  • CzechiaCZ

    • Physical1 Jan 1993
    • Theatrical24 Apr 1997
  • DenmarkDK

    • Theatrical1114 Oct 1983

Frequently asked questions

Return of the Jedi was released on 25 May 1983.

Audience reviews

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    John Chard

    12/12/2015

    8/10

    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…

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    Wuchak

    8/2/2020

    7/10

    _**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 …

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    r96sk

    2/1/2021

    9/10

    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 ch…

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    CinemaSerf

    6/8/2023

    7/10

    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 a…

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    Joogle83

    7/20/2026

    8/10

    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 Gordo…

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