Return of the Jedi
1983, English. Directed by Richard Marquand.
Return to a galaxy far far away.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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7.9/10 from 17,550 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Return of the Jedi is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Richard MarquandDirector
- Mark HamillLuke Skywalker
- Harrison FordHan Solo
- Carrie FisherPrincess Leia
- Billy Dee WilliamsLando Calrissian
- Anthony DanielsC-3PO
- Peter MayhewChewbacca
- Sebastian ShawAnakin Skywalker
- Ian McDiarmidThe Emperor
- Frank OzYoda (voice)
- James Earl JonesDarth Vader (voice)
- David ProwseDarth Vader
- Alec GuinnessBen 'Obi-Wan' Kenobi
Details
- Released
- 16 December 1983
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas
- Budget
- $32M
- Box office
- $573M
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Return of the Jedi: quick answers
What should I watch before Return of the Jedi?
Watch Star Wars (1977) and The Empire Strikes Back (1980) first.
What comes after Return of the Jedi?
Next in the series: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999), Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002), and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005).
Is Return of the Jedi worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 17,550 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Return of the Jedi?
Return of the Jedi runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Does Return of the Jedi have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Return of the Jedi. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Return of the Jedi parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Return of the Jedi is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Return of the Jedi on?
Return of the Jedi is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Return of the Jedi?
If you liked Return of the Jedi, try The Empire Strikes Back, Star Trek Into Darkness, Solo: A Star Wars Story.
Who directed Return of the Jedi?
Return of the Jedi (1983) was directed by Richard Marquand and stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher.