Return of the Jedi (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1983, Return of the Jedi is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Richard Marquand, running about 132 minutes. “Return to a galaxy far, far away.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, while the Emperor seeks to destroy the Rebellion once and for all with a second dreaded Death Star.
Who’s in it. Return of the Jedi stars Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford as Han Solo, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia and Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Return of the Jedi has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $572.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Return of the Jedi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Return of the Jedi tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Return of the Jedi (1983)?
- In US, Return of the Jedi is available to stream on Disney Plus and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Return of the Jedi worth watching?
- Return of the Jedi holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Return of the Jedi?
- Return of the Jedi stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams and Anthony Daniels.
- When was Return of the Jedi released?
- Return of the Jedi was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.