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

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Last modified: Apr. 23, 2023

Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the...

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

Director: Richard Marquand

Starring: Mark Hamill Harrison Ford Carrie Fisher Billy Dee Williams Anthony Daniels

PG Action 2 hrs, 14 m

  • 4.6 / 5
71% 29%

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

    The King of Kings, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants

  • Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford

    ... Han Solo

    Captain America: Brave New World, 42

  • Carrie Fisher
    Carrie Fisher

    ... Princess Leia

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

  • B
    Billy Dee Williams

    Stallone: Frank, That Is, LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation

  • A
    Anthony Daniels

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

  • 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 , Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

  • K
    Kenny Baker

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

  • W
    Warwick Davis

    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II, 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.

Production Company
Lucasfilm

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).

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Additional Information

Parent Rating
PG Parental Guidance Suggested
Runtime
2 hrs, 14 m
Tagline
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Also known as
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Language
English

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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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