Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
- May 24, 1983
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 8
PG | 2 hr 11 min | 8.3/10 | Adventure, Sci-Fi
Parental Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested, Some material may not be suitable for children under 17)
Storyline
“Return of the Jedi” (1983) follows Luke Skywalker as he confronts his destiny and leads the Rebel Alliance on a daring rescue mission to save Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, then launches a full-scale assault on the second Death Star in a bid to topple the Emperor and restore balance to the galaxy.
Why It’s Our Vibe
Return of the Jedi delivers the emotional and visual payoff of an epic conclusion—where redemption, sacrifice, and celebration collide. Iconic confrontations, Ewok triumphs, and John Williams’ soaring themes blend into a triumphant crescendo that transforms a galaxy-long conflict into a breathtaking, heartfelt finale.
Director
Richard Marquand
Writer
Lawrence Kasdan (screenplay)
George Lucas (screenplay & story)
Starring
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
Kenny Baker as R2-D2
Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca
David Prowse as Darth Vader (physical)
James Earl Jones as Darth Vader (voice)
Sebastian Shaw as Anakin Skywalker (unmasked)
Frank Oz as Yoda
Produced by
Howard G. Kazanjian
Production Companies
Lucasfilm Ltd.
Cinematography
Alan Hume
Edited by
Sean Barton
Marcia Lucas
Duwayne Dunham
Music by
John Williams
Distributed by
20th Century Fox
Release date
May 25, 1983
Run Time
2 hr 11 min
Country
United States
Languages
English
Budget
$32.5–42.7 million
Box office
$482 million+
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