Return of the Jedi
“Return to a galaxy far far away.”
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City
Festival / Special Debut
May 25, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$32.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$572.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
17.7x
+$540.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Marquand
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- Return of the Jedi
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Budget
- $32.4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $572.7M
- Production Studios
- Lucasfilm Ltd.
Top Cast
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Mark Hamill
Luke Skywalker
Harrison Ford
Han Solo
Carrie Fisher
Princess Leia
Billy Dee Williams
Lando Calrissian
Anthony Daniels
C-3PO
Peter Mayhew
Chewbacca
Sebastian Shaw
Anakin Skywalker
Ian McDiarmid
The Emperor
Frank Oz
Yoda (voice)
James Earl Jones
Darth Vader (voice)
David Prowse
Darth Vader
Alec Guinness
Ben 'Obi-Wan' Kenobi
Kenny Baker
R2-D2 / Paploo
Michael Pennington
Moff Jerjerrod
Kenneth Colley
Admiral Piett
Michael Carter
Bib Fortuna
Denis Lawson
Wedge
Tim Rose
Admiral Ackbar
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Marquand
Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas, Joseph Williams, Annie Arbogast, Ben Burtt
John Williams
Alec Mills, Alan Hume
Duwayne Dunham, Marcia Lucas, Sean Barton
Howard G. Kazanjian, George Lucas
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Kasdan
Screenplay
Howard G. Kazanjian
Producer
George Lucas
Screenplay
Richard Marquand
Director
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Glenn Randall Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Alec Mills
Director of Photography
Alan Hume
Director of Photography
James L. Schoppe
Production Design
Norman Reynolds
Production Design
Fred Hole
Production Design
Duwayne Dunham
Editor
Marcia Lucas
Editor
Sean Barton
Editor
Nilo Rodis-Jamero
Costume Design
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-25
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Return of the Jedi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Return of the Jedi 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.
Who directed Return of the Jedi?
Return of the Jedi was directed by Richard Marquand.
Who stars in Return of the Jedi?
The principal cast of Return of the Jedi includes Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels.
When was Return of the Jedi released and how long is it?
Return of the Jedi was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
What was the box office and production budget of Return of the Jedi?
Return of the Jedi had a reported production budget of $32.4M and grossed $572.7M at the worldwide box office (17.7 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Return of the Jedi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Return of the Jedi was composed by John Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Return of the Jedi?
Return of the Jedi holds official age classifications: AU: PG; DE: 12; FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).