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

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/return-of-the-jedi-1983/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Editorial Rating | 85/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 87% (excluded from composite) |
| 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 82% 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.

## Celluloid verdict

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

## Where to watch

Global: Disney+
the United States: Disney+
the United Kingdom: Disney+
Indonesia: Disney+
India: Disney+ Hotstar
Turkey: Disney+
South Korea: Disney+
Japan: Disney+
Malaysia: Disney+
Thailand: Disney+

## Common questions

**Is Return of the Jedi worth watching?**
Return of the Jedi holds a 82% 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?**
82% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (85/100), Metascore (79/100), Letterboxd (4/5), and IMDb (8.3/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Return of the Jedi?**
Return of the Jedi is streaming on Disney+; on Disney+ in the United States; on Disney+ in the United Kingdom; on Disney+ in Indonesia; on Disney+ Hotstar in India; on Disney+ in Turkey; on Disney+ in South Korea; on Disney+ in Japan; on Disney+ in Malaysia; on Disney+ in Thailand. Availability varies by region.

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