Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

Release Date: Wednesday, May 25, 1983 Nationwide Friday, April 28, 2023 Nationwide

Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Mayhew, Lawrence Kasdan, Anthony Daniels, Ian McDiarmid, Richard Marquand, Mark Hamill, George Lucas, Frank Oz, Warwick Davis, Kenny Baker, Billy Dee Williams

PG Action 2 hrs, 14 m

  • 4.6

71%

29%
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Plot

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Plot
After rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebels attempt to destroy the Second Death Star and Luke Skywalker struggles to bring his father back to the Light Side of the Force.
Action Sci-Fi Re-Release Sequel

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi.

  • Mark Hamill
    Mark Hamill

    ... Luke Skywalker

    Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Star Wars: The Force Awakens

  • Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford

    ... Han Solo

    Captain America: Brave New World, Blade Runner 2049

  • Carrie Fisher
    Carrie Fisher

    ... Princess Leia

    Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Star Wars: The Force Awakens

  • B
    Billy Dee Williams

    Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Stallone: Frank, That Is

  • A
    Anthony Daniels

    Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 3D

  • P
    Peter Mayhew

    Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Star Wars: The Force Awakens

  • I
    Ian McDiarmid

    Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 3D, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

  • F
    Frank Oz

    ... Yoda

    Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 3D, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

  • K
    Kenny Baker

    Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 3D, Star Wars: The Force Awakens

  • W
    Warwick Davis

    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I, Agent One-Half

Crew Behind the Film

The Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's writer Lawrence Kasdan last wrote Solo: A Star Wars Story and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Production Company
Lucasfilm

Additional Information

MPA Rating
PG Parental Guidance Suggested
Runtime
2 hrs, 14 m
Tagline
Not available
Also known as
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Language
English

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Key Facts

  • In celebration of the sequel's 40th anniversary, Disney is re-releasing Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi in theaters nationwide starting April 28th (4/23/2023).

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Completed

The film was tagged as Completed.

Release Dates

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Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi was released in nationwide movie theaters on Wednesday, May 25, 1983 .



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Follow the Updates

Sun., Apr. 23, 2023

  • Set film release to Nationwide

  • Set film release to Nationwide

  • Changed the status of Frank Oz as Yoda to Current

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