# Return of the Jedi (1983) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/return-of-the-jedi-1983/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Critic Score | 85% |
| Audience Score | 87% |
| Metascore | 79/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.3/10 |
| Director | Richard Marquand |
| Genres | Adventure, Action, Science Fiction |
| Runtime | 132 min |

## Quick answer

Return of the Jedi (1983) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #91 (8.3/10) — Return of the Jedi remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 79/100. Directed by Richard Marquand.

## Critics consensus

IMDb Top 250 #91 (8.3/10) — Return of the Jedi remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## 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.

## Cast

Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, Sebastian Shaw, Ian McDiarmid, Frank Oz, James Earl Jones

## Common questions

**Is Return of the Jedi worth watching?**
Return of the Jedi holds a 83% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #91 (8.3/10) — Return of the Jedi remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**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 (1983) was directed by Richard Marquand.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Return of the Jedi?**
83% — the average of five public sources: critics 85%, audience 87%, Metascore 79/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 8.3/10.

**Where can I watch Return of the Jedi?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Return of the Jedi page for current options.

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