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Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

  • 19831983
  • PGPG
  • 2h 11m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
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Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, Warwick Davis, David Prowse, Billy Dee Williams, and Michael Carter in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
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After a daring mission to rescue Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebels dispatch to Endor to destroy the second Death Star. Meanwhile, Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark... Read allAfter a daring mission to rescue Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebels dispatch to Endor to destroy the second Death Star. Meanwhile, Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side without falling into the Emperor's trap.After a daring mission to rescue Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebels dispatch to Endor to destroy the second Death Star. Meanwhile, Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side without falling into the Emperor's trap.

IMDb RATING
8.3/10
1M
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
436
107
  • Director
    • Richard Marquand
  • Writers
    • Lawrence Kasdan(screenplay by)
    • George Lucas(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Mark Hamill
    • Harrison Ford
    • Carrie Fisher
Top credits
  • Director
    • Richard Marquand
  • Writers
    • Lawrence Kasdan(screenplay by)
    • George Lucas(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Mark Hamill
    • Harrison Ford
    • Carrie Fisher
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 938User reviews
    • 210Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #88
    • Nominated for 4 Oscars
      • 23 wins & 20 nominations total

    Videos18

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    Photos509

    Lydia Green and Peter Mayhew in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
    David Prowse in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
    Mark Hamill and David Prowse in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
    Mark Hamill and David Prowse in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
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    Mark Hamill
    Mark Hamill
    • Luke Skywalkeras Luke Skywalker
    Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford
    • Han Soloas Han Solo
    Carrie Fisher
    Carrie Fisher
    • Princess Leiaas Princess Leia
    Billy Dee Williams
    Billy Dee Williams
    • Lando Calrissianas Lando Calrissian
    Anthony Daniels
    Anthony Daniels
    • C-3POas C-3PO
    Peter Mayhew
    Peter Mayhew
    • Chewbaccaas Chewbacca
    Sebastian Shaw
    Sebastian Shaw
    • Anakin Skywalkeras Anakin Skywalker
    Ian McDiarmid
    Ian McDiarmid
    • The Emperoras The Emperor
    Frank Oz
    Frank Oz
    • Yodaas Yoda
    • (voice)
    James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones
    • Darth Vaderas Darth Vader
    • (voice)
    David Prowse
    David Prowse
    • Darth Vaderas Darth Vader
    Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness
    • Ben 'Obi-Wan' Kenobias Ben 'Obi-Wan' Kenobi
    Kenny Baker
    Kenny Baker
    • R2-D2as R2-D2…
    Michael Pennington
    Michael Pennington
    • Moff Jerjerrodas Moff Jerjerrod
    Kenneth Colley
    Kenneth Colley
    • Admiral Piettas Admiral Piett
    Michael Carter
    Michael Carter
    • Bib Fortunaas Bib Fortuna
    Denis Lawson
    Denis Lawson
    • Wedgeas Wedge
    Tim Rose
    Tim Rose
    • Admiral Ackbaras Admiral Ackbar
    • Director
      • Richard Marquand
    • Writers
      • Lawrence Kasdan(screenplay by)
      • George Lucas(screenplay by) (story by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Here's Your Cheat Sheet for the 'Star Wars' Saga

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    Storyline

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    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. —Jwelch5742
    • death star
    • millennium falcon
    • bounty hunter
    • brother sister relationship
    • father son relationship
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Coming May 25, 1983 to your galaxy. [Second Advance poster]
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Fantasy
      • Sci-Fi
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for sci-fi action violence
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      It took six people to work the full-sized animatronic of Jabba the Hutt.
    • Goofs
      When Vader is searching for Luke in the Emperor's throne room, he is holding his ignited 'red blade' lightsaber in his right hand, and another unignited lightsaber handle in his left hand. This is because of a deleted scene where Luke throws his lightsaber out to Vader.
    • Quotes

      Luke Skywalker: I'll not leave you here. I've got to save you.

      Anakin Skywalker: You already have, Luke.

    • Crazy credits
      To compensate for the longer credits, later versions of the film like the special edition and DVD release extend the piece of musical score that plays over the credits.
    • Alternate versions
      The Special Edition slightly re-edits the closing on Endor. Originally, there is one medium shot of the ghosts of Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda, followed by Luke rejoining his friends, and then another long shot of Anakin, Obi-Wan and Yoda. For the special edition, the medium shot is split in two, so that the first medium shot is shorter, and ends with Obi-Wan looking down at Yoda, then cuts to Luke rejoining the rebels, then cuts back to the rest of the medium shot, before cutting to Luke, and then finally back to the long shot of the ghosts.
    • Connections
      Edited into Muppet Babies: Muppets Not Included (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      Lapti Nek
      (uncredited)

      Huttese Lyrics by Michele Gruska

      Music by John Williams

      Original lyrics by Joseph Williams

      Snooty's vocals by Annie Arbogast

      Arranged by John Williams, Joseph Williams, and Ernie Fosselius

      Published by Bantha Music (admin. by Warner Tamerlande Publ. Corp.)

    User reviews938

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    Fitting closure to the 'Star Wars' series, now out on DVD.
    My five children were growing up but all still at home when 'Return of the Jedi' came to the theater. While there had been other Sci-Fi movies with a theme of conflict in outer space, the 'Star Wars' trilogy filled our imaginations like no other movies before them. The fantastic, strange worlds were presented almost like we were there too. Aliens sitting around a tavern, enjoying drinks and speaking in all sorts of languages. Nothing before had approached the sheer size of the space ships depicted here, huge cities traveling all over the galaxy. And how about the jump to hyper speed, then disappearing from the screen as the speed exceeds light speed! And the light sabres of the Jedi Knights. The Jedi Knights, a striking parallel to the Japanese Samurai.

    After the fantastic 'Star Wars' and 'Empire Strikes Back' (now called parts IV and V on DVD), the last episode 'Return of the Jedi' was bound to be somewhat of a let down, but not much of one. It was made to achieve resolution. Of the rebels' battle with the evil Empire. The relationship between Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, and the Princess, and her relationship with Han Solo. We witness Luke's Jedi training at the hands of Yoda, as Luke becomes the Last Samurai, I mean Jedi. The DVDs finally came out last month, and they are near perfect, as we should expect from Lucas Films and THX. The bit rate is high, and the picture is nothing short of superb. As is the Dolby EX surround track.

    My wife and I watched all three of the movies on DVD this week -- Star Wars, Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi (now on DVD called parts IV, V, and VI) -- compliments of our local public library. It was an appropriate reminder how good these movies are, and still ahead of their time. Nothing else has been made to compare to them.
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    • TxMike
    • Oct 7, 2004

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 25, 1983 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Lucasfilm Ltd. (United States)
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
    • Filming locations
      • Miller-Rellim Redwood Company Property, Morrison Creek Road, Smith River, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Lucasfilm
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $32,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $309,306,177
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $23,019,618
      • May 29, 1983
    • Gross worldwide
      • $475,106,177
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 11 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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