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Return of the Jedi

PG19832h 12mRichard Marquand
IMDb 8.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 83% · Metacritic 58

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"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.

AdventureActionScience Fiction
SpacecraftSibling RelationshipRebelEmperorSpace BattleMatter Of Life And DeathForestSequelDesertSpace Opera

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Frequently asked questions

What is Return of the Jedi (1983) about?

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.

Who stars in Return of the Jedi?

Return of the Jedi stars Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Harrison Ford (Han Solo), Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia), Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO). The film was directed by Richard Marquand.

How long is Return of the Jedi?

Return of the Jedi has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1983. It is rated PG.

Is Return of the Jedi worth watching?

Return of the Jedi holds an IMDb rating of 8.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Adventure, Action, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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