What is the Metascore for Return of the Jedi?

Return of the Jedi has a Metascore of 79 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Return of the Jedi?

Return of the Jedi is available on Disney+. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Return of the Jedi streaming in?

Return of the Jedi streams on Disney+ Hotstar in India; Disney+ in Indonesia; Disney+ in Japan; Disney+ in Malaysia; Disney+ in South Korea; Disney+ in Thailand; Disney+ in Turkey; Disney+ in the United Kingdom; Disney+ in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Return of the Jedi

Directed by Richard Marquand · 1983 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Return of the Jedi (1983) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

82%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

85% Editorial Rating

87% Audience snapshot · excluded

79 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4

8.3 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 2h 12m
Cast: Mark Hamill , Harrison Ford , Carrie Fisher , Billy Dee Williams , Anthony Daniels , Peter Mayhew , Sebastian Shaw , Ian McDiarmid , Frank Oz , James Earl Jones
Streaming: Disney+
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Return of the Jedi (1983)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Disney+

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Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Return of the Jedi by country

Country	Streaming on
India	Disney+ Hotstar
Indonesia	Disney+
Japan	Disney+
Malaysia	Disney+
South Korea	Disney+
Thailand	Disney+
Turkey	Disney+
United Kingdom	Disney+
United States	Disney+

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (85/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (87%).
Metascore is generally favorable (79/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
IMDb users score it 8.3/10.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded adventure, action, science fiction pick

Not ideal for

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Is Return of the Jedi worth watching?

Yes — Return of the Jedi earns a 82% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

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.

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