Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

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Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) battles horrible Jabba the Hut and cruel Darth Vader to save his comrades in the Rebel Alliance and triumph over the Galactic Empire. Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) reaffirm their love and team with Chewbacca, Lando Calrissian (Billy Dee Williams), the Ewoks and the androids C-3PO and R2-D2 to aid in the disruption of the Dark Side and the defeat of the evil emperor.

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Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

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Though failing to reach the cinematic heights of its predecessors, Return of the Jedi remains an entertaining sci-fi adventure and a fitting end to the classic trilogy.

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Philip Strick

Sight & Sound

If the revels of Star Wars are indeed now ended, Jedi couldn't have been a better resolution for them.

Dec 17, 2019

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Michael Blowen

Boston Globe

"Return of the Jedi," the final act of George Lucas' first "Star Wars" trilogy, is the best one yet.

Apr 26, 2018

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Evan Williams

The Australian

There are all sorts of hints in the latest escapade (notionally directed by Richard Marquand) that we are meant to be taking it seriously.

Dec 15, 2015

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Akhil Arora

AkhilArora.com

It takes 80 minutes for Return of the Jedi to kick in when Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and Darth Vader meet again.

May 31, 2024

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Christian Eulinberg

InSession Film

This is perhaps the goofiest entry in the original trilogy which is something I adore, mainly thanks to the Ewoks.

Sep 26, 2023

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Don Shanahan

Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast

Even after 40 years, Return of the Jedi remains the most flat-out entertaining Star Wars movie of the bunch.

May 26, 2023

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Joe A I haven't seen Return of the Jedi on the big screen since the 80s and this was great fun! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/02/23 Full Review Sully Sure Ewoks are annoying but rest of it is amazing Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/29/23 Full Review Joshua It was so surreal seeing Jedi on the big screen. The Death Star explosion never gets old! Had an absolute blast! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/29/23 Full Review Skitty The music hits different in theaters 👌🏻 Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/29/23 Full Review Alex R What a great movie! George Lucas is a genius! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/28/23 Full Review Paul A Not only has Luke mastered his Jedi training, mark Hamill has mastered his acting craft, the saga is wrapped up neatly Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/19/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Richard Marquand Director Mark Hamill Luke Skywalker Harrison Ford Han Solo Carrie Fisher Princess Leia Billy Dee Williams Lando Calrissian Anthony Daniels C-3PO

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