Return of the Jedi(1983)
“Return to a galaxy far far away.”
Overview
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.
Director
Richard Marquand
Studio
Lucasfilm Ltd.
Budget
$32M
Revenue
$573M
Cast
Mark Hamill
as Luke Skywalker
Harrison Ford
as Han Solo
Carrie Fisher
as Princess Leia
Billy Dee Williams
as Lando Calrissian
Anthony Daniels
as C-3PO
Peter Mayhew
as Chewbacca
Sebastian Shaw
as Anakin Skywalker
Ian McDiarmid
as The Emperor
Frank Oz
as Yoda (voice)
James Earl Jones
as Darth Vader (voice)
David Prowse
as Darth Vader
Alec Guinness
as Ben 'Obi-Wan' Kenobi
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1983
Runtime
2h 12m
Language
English
Rating
7.9 / 10
Budget
$32M
Box Office
$573M
Production Companies
Lucasfilm Ltd.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Return of the Jedi?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Return of the Jedi (1983).
What is Return of the Jedi about?▼
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.
Who directed Return of the Jedi?▼
Return of the Jedi was directed by Richard Marquand and released in 1983. It is a adventure, action, science fiction film.
How long is Return of the Jedi?▼
Return of the Jedi has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
Who stars in Return of the Jedi?▼
The cast of Return of the Jedi includes Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford as Han Solo, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia, Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian, Anthony Daniels as C-3PO and more.
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