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Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

  • 1983
  • U
  • 2h 11m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
1.2M
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Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, Warwick Davis, David Prowse, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Carter, and Larry Ward in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
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After rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebel Alliance attempts to destroy the second Death Star while Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side.After rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebel Alliance attempts to destroy the second Death Star while Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side.After rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebel Alliance attempts to destroy the second Death Star while Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side.

  • Director
    • Richard Marquand
  • Writers
    • Lawrence Kasdan
    • George Lucas
  • Stars
    • Mark Hamill
    • Harrison Ford
    • Carrie Fisher
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
    1.2M
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    914
    21
    • Director
      • Richard Marquand
    • Writers
      • Lawrence Kasdan
      • George Lucas
    • Stars
      • Mark Hamill
      • Harrison Ford
      • Carrie Fisher
    • 1KUser reviews
    • 168Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #92
    • Nominated for 4 Oscars
      • 25 wins & 23 nominations total

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    Mark Hamill
    Mark Hamill
    • Luke Skywalker
    Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford
    • Han Solo
    Carrie Fisher
    Carrie Fisher
    • Princess Leia
    Billy Dee Williams
    Billy Dee Williams
    • Lando Calrissian
    Anthony Daniels
    Anthony Daniels
    • C-3PO
    Peter Mayhew
    Peter Mayhew
    • Chewbacca
    Sebastian Shaw
    Sebastian Shaw
    • Anakin Skywalker
    Ian McDiarmid
    Ian McDiarmid
    • The Emperor
    Frank Oz
    Frank Oz
    • Yoda
    • (voice)
    James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones
    • Darth Vader
    • (voice)
    David Prowse
    David Prowse
    • Darth Vader
    Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness
    • Ben 'Obi-Wan' Kenobi
    Kenny Baker
    Kenny Baker
    • R2-D2…
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    Michael Pennington
    • Moff Jerjerrod
    Kenneth Colley
    Kenneth Colley
    • Admiral Piett
    Michael Carter
    Michael Carter
    • Bib Fortuna
    Denis Lawson
    Denis Lawson
    • Wedge
    Tim Rose
    Tim Rose
    • Admiral Ackbar
    • Director
      • Richard Marquand
    • Writers
      • Lawrence Kasdan
      • George Lucas
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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Return of the Jedi' concludes the original Star Wars trilogy with mixed reactions. The character arc of Darth Vader and the climactic battle are praised, while new characters like Ewoks receive varied responses. Special effects are lauded, but pacing and inconsistencies are criticized. The film is celebrated for its closure and contribution to the Star Wars legacy, despite its flaws.
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    9ccthemovieman-1

    One Of The Best In The Series

    Up until the sixth and last episode of the Star Wars saga, which finally ended in 2005, I had always looked at this 1983 entry as my favorite film of the long-running series. The varied action scenes and really different characters (Jabba The Hut, furry woodland creatures, etc.) made this a particularly appealing movie.

    None of the action ever focused too long in one spot, either. The last half hour exemplifies this the most as the scene switches every few minutes from the woods to the battle among space ships to the individual laser-duel between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader.

    Another nice characteristic this film had that the two previous did not was the absence of in-fighting between two of the stars. Gone was the incessant bickering between Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford. Finally, everyone was on the same page! It was nice to see.

    In the end, this was simply a wonderful adventure tale, more than anything else.
    10poseyfan

    My favorite ending of all time.

    There's a reason why Anakin Skywalker/ Darth Vader is my favorite character of all time. Even after everything he did, he still fulfilled the prophecy and brought balance to the force. The scene where luke takes off his helmet makes me tear up all the time. Poetry.

    Not only that, but the story of Luke Skywalker is also told flawlessly. As with obi wan, he was never seduced by the dark side.

    Truly an amazing movie. Not as good as Empire, but outstanding nonetheless.
    9ladysolo

    A touching end

    I'm sick of people whining about Ewoks! True, they're not the best thing that ever happened to Star Wars, but they DID happen, so deal with it! Besides, they ARE cute, and I don't care if they're marketable. Yubb Nubb!

    This movie always leaves me in tears. It's perfect. The end could not be better. I'm excited for The Phantom Menace because it will suddenly throw the focus of the whole story from Luke to Anakin. I love how he is revealed at the end - it would be too unresolved any other way. So those of you who are complaining that Vader's helmet was removed, take a moment to think about it. It's very effective. Vader, the man who hid behind a mask for 20 years, is finally revealed as a sick-looking man. He is not entirely machine - he's vulnerable.

    I don't know how the casting director happened to pick such good actors in A New Hope. They all do so well. They are believable characters. Hamill does an excellent job with his dramatic character development. Fisher does a fine job being a female role model (I mean, come on! She killed Jabba even when so many others had failed!). Harrison Ford - need I say more?

    The music is once again brilliant. It's so very touching and significant when you can pick out character themes at different parts of the movie. The best climax is when Luke shouts "NOOO!" and jumps out to fight his father in the Final Battle. John Williams is nothing short of a genius! What an amazing man!

    Already, the movie has so much more meaning for me because of Episode I. I can't wait to finally see it in the theatres (CAN I WAIT???) and then watch the original trilogy yet again.

    Bravo!
    10saveliydalmatov

    I love this trilogy

    The incredible ending to the story of the original Return of the Jedi trilogy turned out to be epic and large-scale, and we will also see how the storylines of many of our favorite characters end.

    A truly iconic part, the second half is one of the best in the history of Star Wars. I want to revise such a film, not episodes 7-9... That's where the story should have ended and not continued!

    I would not say that there are more impressions than from the fifth episode, it is still darker and better. However, I watched the sixth episode with great enthusiasm and I advise you to watch it!

    My Rating : 9/10.
    10UniqueParticle

    The most peculiar Star Wars and under appreciated

    Totally should've won at least some of the awards it was nominated for! A very different adventure story with lots of adorable characters, more truths and the epic Emperor Palpatine! I love all the majestic forest aspects. Still crazy to me that they filmed so many parts especially the chases. The bulk of this art in cinema is done so well and always entertaining. Quite lovable many years later and not many movies have that kind of force!

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    • Trivia
      Carrie Fisher really cared about Warwick Davis' well-being during filming, as he had to spend it in a hot Ewok costume. She also provided him with cookies and chocolate milk between takes. Davis later commented "She was everything an eleven-year-old Ewok could possibly wish for."
    • Goofs
      When Vader throws his saber at Luke who is hiding on the catwalk in the Death Star, Vader's saber blade is coming out of the butt end of the hilt - not the proper blade end.
    • 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 from The Ten Commandments (1956)
    • 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.)

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    • Release date
      • June 2, 1983 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Lucasfilm Ltd. (United States)
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Kikuyu
      • Tagalog
      • Kalmyk-Oirat
      • Quechua
      • Polish
    • Also known as
      • Star Wars: Episodio VI - El retorno del Jedi
    • Filming locations
      • Miller-Rellim Redwood Company Property, Morrison Creek Road, Smith River, California, USA(Endor scenes, now logged and deforested, coordinates: 41°54'49.2"N, 124°07'31.4"W)
    • Production company
      • Lucasfilm
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $32,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $316,566,101
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $23,019,618
      • May 29, 1983
    • Gross worldwide
      • $482,466,382
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 11 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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