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Return of the Jedi
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Richard Marquand. With Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher.
79.1/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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79.1/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTLuke 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 Deat…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Return of the Jedi.
MoviHero lists May 25, 1983 as the release date for Return of the Jedi. Richard Marquand is the listed director. The listed cast includes Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford as Han Solo, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia, Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 25, 1983
GenresAdventure · Science Fiction · Action
Runtime2h 12m
DirectorRichard Marquand
CastMark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford as Han Solo, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia, Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Return of the Jedi right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Return of the Jedi runs 2h 12m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
CHANGE ONE THING
Like this, but...
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25 minutes shorter (1h 47m). Shared genre: adventure, science fiction, action.
But less emotionally intenseStreet Fighter1994 · 1h 42mEstimated emotional impact: 4/10 versus 6/10. Shared genre: adventure, science fiction, action.
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RATING & SOURCE
TMDB audience rating
TMDB: 79.1/100 (7.912/10) from 17,457 votes. Updated Oct 21, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required6/10
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“You may dispense with the pleasantries, Commander. I'm here to put you back on schedule.”
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CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherPrincess LeiaPrincess Leia appears across 3 MoviHero films from 1980-2015, portrayed by Carrie Fisher. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceYodaYoda appears across 5 MoviHero films from 1980-2005, portrayed by Frank Oz. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceDarth VaderDarth Vader appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1977-1983, portrayed by James Earl Jones. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherLuke SkywalkerLuke Skywalker appears across 5 MoviHero films from 1977-2019, portrayed by Mark Hamill. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherHan SoloHan Solo appears across 4 MoviHero films from 1977-2015, portrayed by Harrison Ford. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherC-3POC-3PO appears across 8 MoviHero films from 1977-2019, portrayed by Anthony Daniels. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherChewbaccaChewbacca appears across 3 MoviHero films from 1977-1983, portrayed by Peter Mayhew. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
SIMILAR GENRES & STORY THEMES
Keep the night going.
62.2/100
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1985·Adventure · Science Fiction · Action
46.8/100
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59.5/100
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