Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of The Jedi

– As Rebel leaders map their strategy for an all-out attack on the Emperor's newer, bigger Death Star...

Type:
Movie
Rating:
8.30 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 11 Minutes
Release Year:
1983
Original Name:
Return of the Jedi
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) - Also known as Return of the Jedi

As Rebel leaders map their strategy for an all-out attack on the Emperor's newer, bigger Death Star. Han Solo remains frozen in the cavernous desert fortress of Jabba the Hutt, the most loathsome outlaw in the universe, who is also keeping Princess Leia as a slave girl. Now a master of the Force, Luke Skywalker rescues his friends, but he cannot become a true Jedi Knight until he wages his own crucial battle against Darth Vader, who has sworn to win Luke over to the dark side of the Force.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
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Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) - Trailer

Release Date:

25 May 1983

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Richard Marquand

Writer:

Lawrence Kasdan (screenplay by), George Lucas (screenplay by), George Lucas (story by)

Main Actors:

Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams

Plot:

Luke Skywalker battles horrible Jabba the Hut and cruel 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 the androids C-3PO and R2-D2 to aid in the disruption of the Dark Side and the defeat of the evil emperor.

Awards:

Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 20 wins & 16 nominations.

Production:

Twentieth Century Fox

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
8.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
81%
Metacritic:
58%