Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

1997 • 134 minutes
4.7
744 reviews
83%
Tomatometer
Eligible
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About this movie

Experience the triumph of the Force in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi. In the epic conclusion of the saga, the Empire prepares to crush the Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star while 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.

Extras

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Return of the Jedi Launch Trailer
1 minute
The next epic chapter of the Star Wars saga continues with Return of the Jedi.
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
48 minutes
Go behind the scenes – and into the costumes – in this in-depth exploration of the painstaking techniques utilized by George Lucas to create the classic creatures and characters seen in the film. Hosted by Carrie Fisher and Billy Dee Williams.
Deleted Scene: Battle of Endor: The Lost Rebels
9 minutes
This footage includes Rebel pilots who never made the final cut, plus additional action featuring the Millennium Falcon's support crew. Footage of General Madine as the Rebel leader was shot in case the puppet of Admiral Ackbar did not look convincing.
Deleted Scene: Vader's Arrival and Reaching Out to Luke
2 minutes
This sequence nearly made it all the way to the finished edit of the film, as it was scored with music and features completed visual effects. It would have introduced Luke Skywalker very early in the movie, as well as his new lightsaber.
It Began TV Spot
1 minute
The Saga lives on with Return of the Jedi.
Revenge Of The Jedi Teaser Trailer
1 minute
The teaser trailer for the originally titled Revenge of the Jedi.
Conversations: The Effects
9 minutes
A team of legendary video effects artists celebrate the technological advances made possible by the Star Wars franchise and share stories, secrets and “happy accidents” from their groundbreaking work on the original films.
Climactic Chapter TV Spot
1 minute
Return of the Jedi, the climactic chapter of the Original Trilogy.
Deleted Scene: Rebel Raid on the Bunker
2 minutes
In the film, Han and his strike force encounter relatively little resistance in infiltrating the Imperial bunker. This incomplete sequence – without finished visual effects – has a longer gunfight, as well as Han’s reaction to being famously called "Rebel scum."
Deleted Scene: Tatooine Sandstorm
2 minutes
This was the first scene shot for Return of the Jedi, and also the first scene cut from the film. As it was never completed, the dialogue was never re-recorded.
Deleted Scene: Jerjerrod's Conflict
2 minutes
Commander Jerjerrod originally had more screen time. He is seen risking the wrath of Vader, and having misgivings about targeting the Endor moon with the Death Star.
Discoveries From Inside: The Sounds Of Ben Burtt
5 minutes
Ben Burtt invites you into his office at Skysound, a laboratory of artifacts used to create the unforgettable SFX of Star Wars. Discover the inspiration for the sounds of C-3PO, R2-D2, the Lightsaber and the ominous breathing of Darth Vader.

Ratings and reviews

4.7
744 reviews
Esther Fleming
December 6, 2020
A very amazing flim, i like how Yoda tells Luke that there is another Skywalker and he guesses it as Leia! Me and my family nearly watch the Star Wars Movies every saturday! My favourite part was when Darth Vader said 'no' when the Emperor was eletricfying Luke, and Vader frew the Emperor down the hole of the Death Star! This was the best Origanal film i have ever seen. At the end, Anakin apears with Yoda and ob1, and they celerbrate because they have won the war! The music is espacially good.
Ceejay Julien
March 11, 2020
A movie that started as a continuation of a 9 part saga but through personal difficulties during its production, became the finale of a truncated 6 part saga instead. Lucas recalibrated all his ideas for a final trilogy into this movie for a last spectacular FX extravaganza that earned the picture a special achievement award. Not the best plot delivery in the saga and sometimes just plain silly but has its moments, and remains a fun viewing for the kid in everyone. 😐
Ric TheSeagull
April 25, 2020
Critics must not forget the original films of the Starwars trilogy was released decades ago and was ahead of it's time. Standards may have changed over the years but these award winning films made such a massive hit, it changed the cinema outlook. These films i hope will be enjoyed and treasured for generations to come, and in a personal light, I'm not the type of person who enjoys film watching, but these are one of the few that I do.