Return of the Jedi (1983)

Overview

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.

English
Rated PG
🏃Action
🏔Adventure
👽Science Fiction

Released

25th May 1983

43 years ago

Runtime

2 hours 12 minutes

Finishes at 1:28am

Budget

$32,350,000 ($86,335,680 today)

Revenue $572,700,000

Directed by

Richard Marquand

Written by

Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas

Ratings and awards

Nominated for 4 Oscars. 25 wins & 23 nominations total

8.3/10
83%
58%
79%
76%

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Return of the Jedi

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