Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Apr. 23, 2023

Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

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

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

PG Action 2 hrs, 14 m

4.6

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29% WON'T SEE

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Plot

What's the story about?

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
... Luke Skywalker

Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
Harrison Ford
... Han Solo

Captain America: Brave New World, Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Carrie Fisher
... Princess Leia

Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Last Jedi
B
Billy Dee Williams
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Fanboys
A
Anthony Daniels
Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
P
Peter Mayhew
Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Last Jedi
I
Ian McDiarmid
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace , Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
F
Frank Oz
... Yoda

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace , Monsters University
K
Kenny Baker
Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
W
Warwick Davis
Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I

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.

Director: Richard Marquand
Screenwriters: Lawrence Kasdan
George Lucas

Studios: 20th Century Studios
Production Company: Lucasfilm

Additional Information

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

All Trailers

Official Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi movie trailers and clips.

Action

Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi Official Trailer

Production Details

What we know about the Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi movie production.

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).

Production Updates