Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
After rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebel Alliance attempts to destroy the second Death Star while Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side.
Directed by Richard Marquand · Action · Adventure · Fantasy · 131 min · 1983
Trailer
Director
Richard Marquand
Studio
Lucasfilm Ltd.
Release
25 May 1983
Runtime
131 min
Genres
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Full Plot
Luke Skywalker battles Jabba the Hutt and Darth Vader to save his comrades in the Rebel Alliance and triumph over the Galactic Empire. Han Solo and Princess Leia reaffirm their love, and team with Chewbacca, Lando Calrissian, the Ewoks, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 to aid in the disruption of the Dark Side, and the defeat of the evil emperor.
Cast & Characters
Luke Skywalker: A Jedi in training, a pilot in the Rebel Alliance, the son of Darth Vader and the twin brother of Leia
Mark Hamill
Han Solo: A rebel general and the captain of the Millennium Falcon
Harrison Ford
Leia Organa: A leader of the Rebel Alliance, the twin sister of Luke and the daughter of Darth Vader
Carrie Fisher
Lando Calrissian: The former administrator of Cloud City, Han's friend, and a rebel general
Billy Dee Williams
C-3PO: A humanoid protocol droid
Anthony Daniels
Chewbacca: Han's Wookiee friend and the co-pilot of the Millennium Falcon
Peter Mayhew
Kenny Baker as
R2-D2: An astromech droid
Paploo: An Ewok who aids the Rebels on Endor
the Emperor: The ruler of the Galactic Empire and Darth Vader's master
Ian McDiarmid
Yoda: A centuries-old Jedi Master who trained Luke
Frank Oz
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $32.4M, Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi has grossed $572.7M worldwide — about 17.7x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi is part of TMDb's "Star Wars Collection."
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Mark Hamill appears in 3 films in our catalog, including Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope.
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Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
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Did You Know that George Lucas personally financed the film but chose not to direct it himself?
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Did You Know that Steven Spielberg was initially chosen as director but was banned from directing due to his feud with the Directors Guild of America?
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Did You Know that David Lynch was approached to direct, but he declined, believing that Lucas should direct since Star Wars was his creation?
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Critical Assessment
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi holds 8.3/10 on IMDb (1,200,333 votes), 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.3/10 on IMDb (1,200,333 votes), 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi holds a 83% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi's IMDb rating?+
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi has a 8.3/10 rating on IMDb from 1,200,333 votes.
What is Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi's Metacritic score?+
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi has a Metascore of 58/100 on Metacritic.
Is Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi good? What are critics saying?+
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi holds 8.3/10 on IMDb (1,200,333 votes), 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58/100 on Metacritic.
How long is Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi?+
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi has a runtime of 131 min.
Who directed Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi?+
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi was directed by Richard Marquand.
Where can I watch Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi?+
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi is available to stream, rent, or buy on Disney Plus, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Rakuten TV, Sky Store, JioHotstar.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Review excerpts describe varied reactions to "Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi". Critics generally enjoyed the film, praising its fun and imaginative elements. However, some reviewers found it simplistic compared to its predecessors, while others were disappointed due to the weaker plot and less engaging characters, particularly the Ewoks. The movie's tone was also mixed, with some appreciating its nostalgic value as a conclusion to the original trilogy.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
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…
John Chard · 8/10_**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 evi…
Wuchak · 7/10Arguably 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>,…
r96sk · 9/10This 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…
CinemaSerf · 7/10Watched 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 Bob…
Joogle83 · 8/10
From the trailer's comments
I still remember sitting as a small kid & watching this film in awe. So many emotions went through me watching Vadar remove his mask & die...
@joshuaholcomb7087 · 55 likesnow this is what trailers use to be like just plain AWESOME!
@AudioAndroid · 20 likesStar Wars Episode VI: Return of Jedi was the true Ending of the Skywalker Saga.
@Horrormaster13 · 34 likesThis isn't a trailer, it's a TV spot.
@jessenathan9346 · 6 likesI wanna see a Revenge of the Jedi trailer
@sparkside217 · 24 likesThey actually just spoiled the movie with this trailer by showing the death star blowing up!
@BuildableMotion · 128 likesLoooooooove it! Probably my favourite part of the whole saga :)
@MikeRendar84 · 21 likesa great conclusion to the saga....loved it!
@Davy.J.Y · 14 likes
