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Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

1983
Sci-fi, Fantasy
2h 11m
Darth Vader and the Empire are building a new, indestructible Death Star. Meanwhile, Han Solo has been imprisoned, and Luke Skywalker has sent R2D2 and C3PO to try and free him. Princess Leia - disguised as a bounty hunter - and Chewbacca go along as well. The final battle takes place on the moon of Endor, with its natural inhabitants, the Ewoks, lending a hand to the rebels. Will Darth Vader and the dark side overcome the rebels and take over the universe ? (imdb)

Directed by:

Richard Marquand

Screenwriter:

George Lucas, Lawrence Kasdan

Starring:

Harrison Ford, James Earl Jones, Billy Dee Williams, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker, Alec Guinness, Ian McDiarmid, Frank Oz

Franchises:

Star Wars, Skywalker Saga

Genres:

Sci-fi, Fantasy, Action, Adventure

AKAs:

Return of the Jedi, Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

Country:

USA

Languages:

English, Kikuyu, Tagalog, Kalmyk-Oirat, Quechua, Polish
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Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

1983
Sci-fi, Fantasy
2h 11m
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beedubBeeDub
Rated 28 Jan 2020
95
91st
It's too bad there were never any more Star Wars movies after this one.
Rated 28 Jan 2020
juntakinte99juntakinte99
Rated 09 Sep 2021
77
53rd
As this film didn't mature with them, many Gen-Xers dislike the childlike appeal of The Ewoks's Teddy Bear Revolution. But that misses Lucas's commentary on the Vietnam War & an empire losing to a foe it underestimates. At times the jokes can be corny. But cinematically this picture has the franchise's best drama, especially with the Emperor's dialogue and the Luke/Vader plot. And in addition to the best lightsaber battle, the moving final montage is a perfect way to end the original trilogy.
Rated 09 Sep 2021
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 14 Jun 2015
90
92nd
I've warmed up quite a bit. I don't mind the Ewoks that much anymore, I now know what's to come. It CAN be much , much worse.
Rated 14 Jun 2015
lanceromanceLanceRomance
Rated 04 Jan 2011
86
96th
David Lynch was initially slated to direct this. I often lay awake at night, wondering..
Rated 04 Jan 2011
kasperlKasperL
Rated 11 Oct 2011
80
86th
One of the most exciting children's movies ever made. And the end of an extraordinary adventure. Whether watched with a nostalgic or a critical eye, this is two very different experiences, but whatever one could say about the ewoks, the acting, etc., this remains a marvellously entertaining classic.
Rated 11 Oct 2011
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 04 Mar 2007
3
45th
Right, the camp is often unbearable and the scenario hinges on an unimaginative retread of the first film, but it's not without a few cool and iconic designs, namely the environment of Endor, Ian McDiarmid's all-in performance of Palpatine, and Luke and Vader's rematch.
Rated 04 Mar 2007
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 23 Oct 2011
91
66th
While a planet full of ewoks isn't as cool as a planet full of wookies, I still think this is a practically perfect ending to what is surely one of the best trilogies ever made. Sure, reusing a Death Star again seems a little cheap at first, but this film doesn't feel like a carbon copy of the original and manages to close everything so emotionally well and in such style, any flaws it may have can be forgiven in my opinion. I loved it from beginning to end, especially the Jedi stuff.
Rated 23 Oct 2011
shmendrekShmendrek
Rated 31 Oct 2008
2
33rd
"When I was a child, I spoke like a child, thought like a child, and reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up my childish ways." 1 Corinthians 13:11.
Rated 31 Oct 2008
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 21 Apr 2010
71
59th
Following up the excellent Empire with a dungeon full of muppets, forest chipmunks defeating an army with rocks and branches, and a rehash of A New Hope's finale? Kinda weak. The good outweighs the bad, but it's still partly disappointing.
Rated 21 Apr 2010
matthias99Matthias99
Rated 12 Jul 2007
98
98th
Okay, okay, it has Ewoks. But other than it's damned good.
Rated 12 Jul 2007
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 20 Mar 2007
83
84th
"Return of the Jedi" manages to tidy up the Star Wars saga with fun action and big smiles, that's all. A worthy entry, and a mostly satisfying conclusion.
Rated 20 Mar 2007
yiannosYiannos
Rated 04 Jan 2020
75
85th
A somewhat wonky tone, questionable story elements and a tendency towards narrative and technological excess, which would later define (i.e.ruin) the series, are saved by great set pieces and strong action.The Jabba's Palace sequence kicks it off with a bang, and Marquand/Lucas/Kasdan successfully converge three plot lines in the final act without making a complete mess of it. It's perhaps too cutesy for its own good, and Hamill is wildly uneven, but it brings the trilogy to a satisfying close.
Rated 04 Jan 2020
sweekodenSweekoden
Rated 18 Aug 2017
92
96th
I thought this was the best SW when I saw it as a kid, though it's the only one I only saw once. Rewatching it it 20 years later, I realize child-me was totally right. Ewoks are cool, sorry.
Rated 18 Aug 2017
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 16 Jun 2016
5
24th
A rambunctiously fun reunion and escape sequence starts things off well, but the fresh forest setting of Endor to follow brings with it some bad green-screened flying scenes (but a decent battle later), a campy captured-by-natives tangent (the Ewoks do have their charm though), and consistently wooden dialogue. Luke's climactic confrontation with Vader and the Emperor, meanwhile, is overly simplistic and repetitive ("Join the dark side, feel the hate"; "No, I won't fight"; fight, stop, etc.).
Rated 16 Jun 2016
spleenspleen
Rated 09 Mar 2014
82
77th
As Shmendreck quotes from Corinthians "When I was a child, I spoke like a child, thought like a child, and reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up my childish ways." Add to that "And that's when I learned to despise Ewoks, groan at schmaltzy dialog and discover an odd fascination with Leia's slave girl outfit".
Rated 09 Mar 2014
yesistastyyesistasty
Rated 25 Jun 2010
78
35th
The scenes on Tatooine, with Yoda, and the final space battle/confrontation with Vader are my favorite moments in Star Wars. It's a shame that the rest of the film drags along in such a goofy manner (I'm not a fan of the Ewoks.) It's obvious that the special effects had come along quite a bit since the first film.
Rated 25 Jun 2010
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 28 Oct 2009
88
83rd
Lucas works best when he's delivering something we've never seen before so the 1st 40 minutes involving Jabba's palace & barge fight are as thrilling as anything in Empire or New Hope. Seeing Luke's transformation from whiny kid to Jedi master is a fun surprise, as is Jabba - 1 of Lucas' greatest alien creations. Still the rest of the film is just a bigger rehash of the original's death star attack, w/ a too good-natured Han Solo & an apparently sleepwalking Carrie Fisher surrounded by ewoks.
Rated 28 Oct 2009
mfidler1mfidler1
Rated 19 Jul 2009
100
99th
If you aint down with wickett, then go F yourself.
Rated 19 Jul 2009
xakkmasterXakkMaster
Rated 14 Aug 2008
87
81st
Considerable let-down after Empire, but nonetheless, a strong ending to a classic trilogy. The problem is that it can't decide whether to be a serious action film or a campy kid's adventure. There are darker, provocative moments that stand out: i.e. the scenes at Jabba's palace or the final moments on the second Death Star, but then we have almost all the scenes on the moon of Endor which can be painful to watch as an adult. Ultimately, moments with Luke and Vader are sincere and a saving grace.
Rated 14 Aug 2008
slow_riotSlow Riot
Rated 08 Feb 2008
95
97th
If Carrie Fisher had sex with that flirtatious Ewok I would have given this 100.
Rated 08 Feb 2008
ytadelYtadel
Rated 14 Aug 2007
8
93rd
A completely awesome rollicking adventure epic. It's campy, sure, but the first act totally detached from the rest of the film gives it a fun Saturday morning matinee feel, and as much as the Ewoks may bug me, I know that they didn't bug me as a kid. And isn't that who this is all for anyway? The Emperor was cast and conceived perfectly, and has only become a cliché villain archetype because of how flawless he was. Darth Vader's death is powerful to this day. Love it!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mccannebmccanneb
Rated 14 Aug 2007
93
96th
this rating is part nostalgia and part fanboy, but man do i love these movies
Rated 14 Aug 2007
barnowlBarnowl
Rated 03 Oct 2020
100
95th
Luke Skywalker has returned to his home planet of Tatooine in an attempt to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of the vile gangster Jabba the Hutt. Little does Luke know that the GALACTIC EMPIRE has secretly begun construction on a new armored space station even more powerful than the first dreaded Death Star. When completed, this ultimate weapon will spell certain doom for the small band of rebels struggling to restore freedom to the galaxy...
Rated 03 Oct 2020
vv238vv238
Rated 11 Sep 2018
79
84th
While Jedi is the weakest of the three in the original trilogy thanks to it's director-for-rent, many boring filler scenes, and the harbinger of worse things to come in the Ewoks, it still stands as another adventure classic in the Star Wars universe and a more than worthy end to the Star Wars franchise... if only that were the case.
Rated 11 Sep 2018
dakota99Dakota99
Rated 03 Jan 2018
7
76th
Return of The Jedi is often looked at the weakest of Lucas's original trilogy. From silly gimmicks like Muppets and Ewoks, inconsistent pacing, and too many subplots. Despite this, episode six is full of memorable moments, and closes the arch to some of our favorite characters. Return of the Jedi does enough to give Star Wars fans a suitable close to the grand scale of this adventure.
Rated 03 Jan 2018
saudadesaudade
Rated 19 Dec 2017
60
87th
"Did I say no underwear in space? I meant ONLY underwear in space" - George Lucas
Rated 19 Dec 2017
corbadCorbad
Rated 14 Jul 2017
50
15th
Sure, there's a good score and a few moments of visual artistry, but this . . . this is not a good movie. I can hardly believe it. It's . . . it's laughably bad.
Rated 14 Jul 2017
timecapsuleTimeCapsule
Rated 23 Feb 2017
84
88th
The final chapter of the iconic Star Wars trilogy fails to repeat the heights of its previous installments, but still manages to be an entertaining conclusion to an epic story. Unfortunately the movie feels like two half part continuations of the former films. The first is the fun side adventure our heroes go on, seemingly independent of each other, to save Han Solo from Jabba. Once the opening adventure resets all the pieces, we resume the Jedi story line with a new Death Star as a subplot.
Rated 23 Feb 2017
jimmy_suedeJimmy Suede
Rated 08 Jan 2017
82
77th
Mentioned in passing is that the storm troopers on Endor's moon are some of the Emperor's elite troops. They proceed to get embarrassed by stone-age teddy-bears. Even as a kid this didn't sit well with me. Other than the Ewok business, this trilogy-concluding movie is really good, and it has several memorable epic scenes.
Rated 08 Jan 2017
bratingsbratings
Rated 12 Jun 2016
87
69th
It's a little too conventional at times, but Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi is another strong entry in a legendary series.
Rated 12 Jun 2016
twincinematwincinema
Rated 01 Jan 2016
70
52nd
Two films mashed together, really. The Jabba opium den scene felt like an eternity. I was a huge fan of the Ewoks. Maybe I am their target audience? Honestly, I could have watched an entire film on the travels of C-3PO and R2D2. They are my two favourite characters in the series. Han Solo? He's a bum!
Rated 01 Jan 2016
boxcarsBoxcars
Rated 14 May 2015
6
32nd
Although 'Return of the Jedi' delivers an explosive beginning and a poignant, triumphant finale, the middle of the picture fails to compare to Episodes 'IV' and 'V', being held back by questionable creative decisions and wasted time.
Rated 14 May 2015
obdurateObdurate
Rated 25 Apr 2015
90
91st
Star Wars sometimes rides that line between a little childish and more mature and dark. Empire was mostly dark, but this does a little bit of both. While I don't think the more lighthearted parts, like Endor, are bad, they're not what Return does best. I almost rated it a 95 though because of the last little while with Luke and Vader... riveting stuff. Besides that, just another great sci-fi flick, same elements as the previous two in the original trilogy. This is my second fave.
Rated 25 Apr 2015
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 28 Dec 2013
9
91st
Return of the Jedi brings the OT to a thoroughly enjoyable finale. Growing up I loved the Star Wars films equally, but looking back Jedi doesn't quite reach the heights predecessors. That said Jedi is still a timeless and incredibly entertaining finale that features many of the best and most memorable moments in the entire Star Wars saga. The final third of Jedi though is truly staggering and the simultaneous space battle & duel between Luke Skywalker & Darth Vader is an unforgettable crescendo.
Rated 28 Dec 2013
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 14 Aug 2013
80
89th
Star Wars: Episode VI -- Return of the Jedi is a strong conclusion to what wound up being a very enjoyable trilogy. While we might not have explored as much of the universe as I would have preferred, the journey that these characters went on over the course of the last three films was so enjoyable that this didn't matter. The series is still visually stunning, and while the plot of Return of the Jedi is the simplest, that works in its favor.
Rated 14 Aug 2013
msdstcmsdstc
Rated 25 Dec 2012
80
80th
The start of the modern day George Lucas.
Rated 25 Dec 2012
paxtonPaxton
Rated 30 Jan 2012
89
88th
Ewoks aside, this is still a good movie. I didn't really get what was going on at the end though. Did Darth Vader just lose his mind and mistakenly throw the Emperor off that ledge? Was there any reason for his actions there? I wish George Lucas could have made that clearer...even though he didn't direct the movie.
Rated 30 Jan 2012
lady_moeLady Moe
Rated 19 Jan 2011
91
88th
A wonderful ending to the Star Wars saga. May drag a bit in the Ewok sections, but the scenes with Luke, Vader, and the Emperor more than make up for that.
Rated 19 Jan 2011
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 21 Sep 2010
87
96th
Yeah it has a lot of muppets in it, but god dammit I love them anyways.
Rated 21 Sep 2010
recklessmessrecklessmess
Rated 15 Aug 2010
86
91st
Hang on a second...Why did the rebels go through all of the trouble of trying to get into the shield generator station to blow it up? Why didn't they just plant a dozen or so of the charges on the outside? Seriously, the place isn't that big, and it's not like they only brought one or two charges...or was it? Either way, poor planning.
Rated 15 Aug 2010
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 24 Feb 2010
85
87th
If you can look past all the goofy shit Lucas managed to shove into it (Ewoks, forced humor in unnecessary situations) you will be rewarded with a good ending to a great series. In fact the ending between Luke, Vader and Palpatine make for probably my favorite part of the entire series. Unfortunately, this movie was just the beginning in showing us what will happen when Lucas has more and more control, more and more unnecessary out of place crap.
Rated 24 Feb 2010
bmuniseBmunise
Rated 15 Dec 2008
94
68th
Returning to this with a cineaste's eye, this is the least of the trilogy. There are tons of mistakes and the plot meanders far more than the previous two. It isn't bad nor is it without some brilliant scenes, but it's only achieved its fame because it follows two better films.
Rated 15 Dec 2008
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 27 Jul 2008
85
85th
Great capper, there's not much original that can be said.
Rated 27 Jul 2008
gogokaingogokain
Rated 27 Dec 2007
75
80th
spoonerspotspoonerspot
Rated 14 Aug 2007
84
85th
Princess Leia in a bikini. Takes me back to when all I needed in the bathroom was my imagination and a cloth to wipe myself with.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
taleaTalea
Rated 14 Aug 2007
76
53rd
3/4 of this movie is great. Then they bring in the freaking Ewoks.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
16th
The worst of the trilogy. I like everything except the Ewoks and the Jabba opening. Sadly, that accounts for huge portions of the film. It's an endless puppet show. Ewoks aren't funny, interesting, or likeable. They're simply annoying. And the Jabba section takes up far too much time, with an irritating musical number, little plot development, and another parade of puppets. All the interaction between Han & Leia and Luke & Vader is great. But everything else is painfully embarassing.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 14 Aug 2007
8
82nd
I love Star Wars and so this rating is more for nostalgia then what it might actually be. I'm probably one of the only people who prefers it to IV but whatever, I don't care.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
lachapellelachapelle
Rated 14 Aug 2007
84
74th
When this movie came out, it was my favorite of the series. Now with a more critical eye, I see several of the flaws. This is a good film, but it is the weakest of the original trilogy. Lucas could not possibly achieve what he had in the first two movies, but he did achieve a decent popcorn flick.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
servantdagonServantDagon
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
75th
The muppets in Jabba's palace and Jedi Rocks really hurt this one. The stuff with Palpatine is great.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
doctor7doctor7
Rated 14 Aug 2007
77
66th
Weakest of the trilogy in my opinion. It just feels far too happy-go-lucky when compared to Empire Strikes Back. Still it's a fine movie well worth seeing and a good end to the original Star Wars triology.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
uksubsUKSubs
Rated 14 Aug 2007
58
52nd
Carrie Fisher in a chain mail bikini and Billie Dee Williams blowing up a Death Star do not make up for the Ewoks, the happy ending or George Lucas's complete inability to pace a film.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
martrynmartryn
Rated 25 Mar 2007
97
99th
Original trilogy, but probably the weakest of the trio. Ewoks running around being fucking dumbasses. But the final space dogfight is great, and Luke v Vader 2.0 still ranks as the best lightsaber battle, to date, in Star Wars. This is also the first film I went to "see" in theaters, even if I spent most of the moving bawling my eyes out in my mother's arms in the lobby while my father blissfully munched on popcorn. My first film was Star Wars, you wankers!
Rated 25 Mar 2007
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 19 Mar 2007
86
76th
The Return of the Jedi is the weakest link of the three original movies in the Star Wars trilogy, but it's still solid and wholly recommendable.
Rated 19 Mar 2007
behemothggBehemothGG
Rated 06 Jul 2021
75
25th
Funny bear thing
Rated 06 Jul 2021
accaffreyaccaffrey
Rated 03 Jul 2021
88
52nd
My third favorite Star Wars movie not counting spinoffs, it has the perfect balance of everything. Cool species, action sequences, drama, pretty good effects, good and bad, great writing, good acting. If you haven't seen this, it likely is your first day on Earth.
Rated 03 Jul 2021
anarchisticaanarchistica
Rated 29 Dec 2020
80
81st
ROTJ is fun, creative and engaging like the previous two films, but it's not as great. It rehashes the whole "doomsday weapon" plot, has tiny teddy bears with sticks and stones defeat elite soldiers, and it drags at times. Still, most of it works and Ian McDiarmid is always great as Emperor Palpatine.
Rated 29 Dec 2020
rotaRota
Rated 18 Oct 2020
80
55th
Some of the best space battle scenes in the series, but also Jedi Rocks and Ewoks.
Rated 18 Oct 2020
dogeatmoondogeatmoon
Rated 16 Oct 2020
65
45th
Ewoks are cute I guess.
Rated 16 Oct 2020
revan007Revan007
Rated 19 Apr 2020
83
64th
Easily the weakest of the original trilogy, that does not mean it wasn't still entertaining and fun to watch. It provides the Star Wars staples its fans expected and loved while bringing the saga to a satisfying end. Outside of a little bit of merchandising "cash grabbiness" and a few overly silly aspects of the plot, the Return of the Jedi succeeds in ending the Original Trilogy in a high note.
Rated 19 Apr 2020
morphinapgmorphinapg
Rated 27 Dec 2019
99
98th
In my last rewatch of the series, this movie came out on top for the original trilogy. I particularly loved the Jedi Knight Luke and the conflict in him between dark and light culminating at the ending. However, on this most recent rewatch, those things didn't quite hit as strongly as they had before, making Empire return back to the top of the OT. Still a fantastic movie, though.
Rated 27 Dec 2019
antonio_pAntonio P
Rated 10 Nov 2019
40
46th
Ok movie. This was the worst one in the original trilogy. Empires strikes back was the best one out of these. So basically Darth Vader saves Luke and now you just killed the Darth Vader Character. I guess at this point they wanted to stop with the movies..... Till they realized they can make lots of money with this franchise
Rated 10 Nov 2019
ceekay19Ceekay19
Rated 07 Jun 2019
70
54th
Han Solo: "A Jedi Knight? Jeez, I'm out of it for a little while, everyone gets delusions of grandeur!"
Rated 07 Jun 2019
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 23 May 2019
65
42nd
Ultimately, I don't think it's possible to separate a franchise as big as star wars from the capitalistic influences that birthed it, but it's important to recognize the reasons behind what its vision of the future is selling audiences. https://pastebin.com/WQimBwWM
Rated 23 May 2019
metalhankmetalhank
Rated 24 Jan 2019
86
98th
The flick with one of the most known lines ever is all around great stuff.
Rated 24 Jan 2019
camguycamguy
Rated 07 Sep 2018
76
23rd
A classic flick. Great to revisit once in a while
Rated 07 Sep 2018
biabanibiabani
Rated 03 Mar 2018
50
37th
More like a child's genre.
Rated 03 Mar 2018
nargNarg
Rated 05 Feb 2018
64
61st
Not quite as good as you remember it being when you were 10. Besides ewoks, we have a comatose Harrison Ford, Leia and Han having nothing to do, and a rehashed Death Star plot.
Rated 05 Feb 2018
mwestcottmwestcott
Rated 03 Jan 2018
87
70th
Jedi was filled with a lot of repeat. This cannot be denied. Even by the most forgiving fans of the franchise. Jedi is also filled with enough Star Wars moments and enough tearful and terrific ending moments to more than make up for it. Not to mention again showing an increase in effect quality.
Rated 03 Jan 2018
cotote2018Cotote2018
Rated 20 Dec 2017
78
67th
The Last Jedi is Rian Johnson's attempt at creating a new turn for the Star Wars franchise. This film offers move-goers the opportunity to see some of their most beloved characters on the big screen for one last hurrah. I say throw away the negativity and let's get down to business - George Lucas styel!
Rated 20 Dec 2017
mist600Mist600
Rated 22 Nov 2017
84
62nd
SWars great but C3PO & R2D2 already -> kiddy cute humour. Ewoks = A toy too far. Especially as concluding great trilogy about good/evil, destiny, fathers & sons, redemption, fate of humanity.... I felt a disturbalance in the drama as if a billion writers had cried out. |BACKFILLING LOAD OF FILMS NOT SEEN FOR LONG TIME -> Scores poss 20-30% out. Grateful if U drop me a cordial msg if U think memory dulled a gem or gave rosy tint 2 clunker. IE. Tell me WHY Im wrong & what U think I should score
Rated 22 Nov 2017
chiptbhtvChiptbhtv
Rated 03 Oct 2017
80
58th
A brilliant conclusion to arguably the best trilogy of all time, I could've written anything here and you would've watched it anyways. That's how good these movies are.
Rated 03 Oct 2017
luordluord
Rated 09 Aug 2017
67
62nd
All of the flaws of the first two are highlighted here; it nevertheless survives thanks to its imagination and epic scale.
Rated 09 Aug 2017
buffratingsbuffratings
Rated 15 Apr 2017
87
74th
It's a little too conventional at times, but Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi is another strong entry in a legendary series.
Rated 15 Apr 2017
gorillanoshGorillaNosh
Rated 11 Jan 2017
90
59th
the trilogy closed strong, even if it was less than the prior episode.
Rated 11 Jan 2017
tcs35Tcs35
Rated 03 Jan 2017
100
97th
The best movie of the trilogy. İt is my favourite film since my childhood.
Rated 03 Jan 2017
guitarmeeuwguitarmeeuw
Rated 30 Dec 2016
71
72nd
literally, what the fuck; the movie. did not expect this from a star wars movie. it was charming to watch. however, the ending felt really flat. therefore, this lower score.
Rated 30 Dec 2016
nevejasnevejas
Rated 02 Sep 2016
60
38th
Watch this you must! Dungeon crawler and very tiny furballs we bring! Cuteness overload it is. Sticks and stones Imperial army will break! Original the story is! No sane person expect it will! Death Star version two no more you build! Ha, got you I did! Furball jedi we must have had. Cool he could have been. Big stick he could have carried. Good side still prevail must. The director himself so said. Nothing instead we could have done. The trilogy ended better would have. Say no more I will.
Rated 02 Sep 2016
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 19 Jul 2016
60
45th
During the first half, it's obvious that the creators have tried really hard to deliver the ugliest film of all times. And they have succeeded. On top of that, the acting remains fairly bad (Harrison Ford the only possible exception), the effects totally unconvincing in the 21st century and the storytelling rather problematic. The film is definitely salvaged by the pretty good prolonged battle at the Death Star and Luke's confrontation with Darth Vader. Overall above par but too far from great.
Rated 19 Jul 2016
dullshimmerDullshimmer
Rated 21 May 2016
100
94th
Maybe I'm just a sucker for having things resolved, but I'd probably say that Return of the Jedi is probably tied with as my favorite Star Wars movie right beside The Empire Strikes Back. The rescue from Jabba, the Endor battle, and the final confrontation between Luke and the Emperor all sucked you in. I know many people don't like the Ewoks, but I've actually always liked them even though I understand why some don't. It's a fun ride with a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy.
Rated 21 May 2016
yoshinarutoYoshinaruto
Rated 15 May 2016
90
97th
Unpopular opinion: I like this one the most out of the OG trilogy. Better story than 4, better pacing than 5.
Rated 15 May 2016
oshawott501Oshawott501
Rated 10 Apr 2016
85
0th
Weaker than the first two, but still fun. The middle act is what hurts this one, but the stuff that works like the final duel between Luke & Vader works well.
Rated 10 Apr 2016
seethruskinSeethruskin
Rated 03 Apr 2016
4
51st
Love those ewoks
Rated 03 Apr 2016
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 29 Feb 2016
78
73rd
only OG without bad/meh parts really. only one with legit trio cuz luke finally became a good character. if this had empire's banter and last jedi's philosophy it would prob have everything. and revenge of the sith's cuz dark side shit was bland here. usually didnt like opening section but it was fun this time. used to not like luke's dumb pacifism, lil better now. love ewoks. made feel like every star wars since 83. trap cool. leia reveal meh but good bro joke. shes a babe. emp death lil lame
Rated 29 Feb 2016
satsujinsatsujin
Rated 20 Feb 2016
8
50th
This is prolly the best Star Wars movie with it's story and action. However, it really made me aware of the uselessness of Stormtrooper armor. Not only can it not even protect the wearer from one phaser blast, it can't even protect you from the sticks and stones of the Ewoks.
Rated 20 Feb 2016
beautyblissBeautyBliss
Rated 15 Feb 2016
85
79th
Almost certainly the worst of the original trilogy, but still a masterpiece of classic sci-fi. It wraps up the trilogy nicely, but with a bit of groaning at the Ewoks and, well, another Death Star.
Rated 15 Feb 2016
zealot185Zealot185
Rated 29 Nov 2015
91
92nd
Re-watching the original trilogy nearly 30 years later, I have to say that VI is my favorite. The action scenes and effects, from Jabba to Endor, are more thrilling than the majority of CG-filled garbage out there today. Watching a matured Jedi Luke succeed in an unconventional (welcomed, at that) "final battle", and the Rebels and Ewoks turn the tide on Endor culminates in an emotional high that is rare in sci-fi cinema.
Rated 29 Nov 2015
nutcrackrnutcrackr
Rated 20 Nov 2015
85
93rd
An emotional conclusion to a space epic. Flows quite well with pieces of comedy that keep it light. I think the way it all comes together at the end is quite charming and perhaps deserves more respect following the prequels. There is actually something very special about Han not piloting the falcon in this last one, it is the drastic mark of change. It certainly helps that there are so many likable characters.
Rated 20 Nov 2015
thehynesthehynes
Rated 16 Aug 2015
58
56th
The first ominous signs that Lucas was going to piss his fantastic idea up the wall
Rated 16 Aug 2015
hakkanarejohakkanarejo
Rated 11 Aug 2015
90
39th
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 his father Darth Vader in a final climactic duel before the evil Emperor. In the last second, Vader makes a momentous choice: he destroys the Emperor and saves his son. The Empire is finally defeated, the Sith are destroyed, and Anakin Skywalker is thus redeemed. At long last, freedom is restored to the galaxy.
Rated 11 Aug 2015
comepeliculacomepelicula
Rated 23 Jun 2015
50
37th
This movie is the weakest one among the trilogy because it gets a bit repetitive, Luke's journey at this point gets really short and it does not have a real twists, but it does give you closure and some great classic moments too, the ewoks where a bit irritating as well. Grab the original or the fan edited one, not the terrible reedited George Lucas's version with CGI and idiotic additions
Rated 23 Jun 2015
kramyessevKramYessev
Rated 20 May 2014
78
82nd
And then the space nazis were defeated by teddies.
Rated 20 May 2014
lisa_iilisa-
Rated 04 Oct 2013
2
11th
most of it in the middle was probably about as good as 'empire strikes back' but with an awful beginning and end it lowers itself to the worst of the originals. notable for tying loose ends in the most unapologetically awful way hollywood could ever conceive, and that's truly saying something.
Rated 04 Oct 2013
antidood1antidood1
Rated 18 May 2013
80
84th
I'd consider this the only installment in the original trilogy with some actual 'problems', for me at least. The part that takes place on Endor was a little too drawn out for my taste, especially the scenes where there's just Ewoks being... Ewoks. That said, this movie has some really great scenes, even on Endor (the bike chase scene was awesome), and the ending is so perfect that it totally makes up for these Ewoks.
Rated 18 May 2013
brandonsbrandons
Rated 23 Jun 2012
86
81st
Though failing to reach the cinematic heights of its predecessors, Return of the Jedi remains an entertaining sci-fi adventure and a fitting end to the classic trilogy.
Rated 23 Jun 2012
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 10 Mar 2012
88
81st
The final installment in the Star Wars Saga, this movie has it's fantastic parts and it has its iffy parts. The fantastic would be storming Jabba's palace (exacting some justice), the line "it's a trap" and the final confrontation between the Jedi and the Sith. The iffy is the speeder chase (once again action just to have action like the pod race scene) and the Ewoks. Sorry, they are cute but not very cool. Fantastic movie as long as the addition of the new scenes don't bother you too much.
Rated 10 Mar 2012
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 15 Dec 2011
95
98th
This was the first Star Wars movie I watched as a kid. It just blew me away back then and I still enjoy it today! A great ending to an amazing trilogy.
Rated 15 Dec 2011
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 25 Sep 2011
99
97th
Wonderful finale to the "original" trilogy finds usual resplendant production values, and inclusion of controversial Ewoks (a cute and welcome addition in my opinion), helping the film triumph. Along the way, the Ford/Indy persona is solidified, Hamill and Fisher seem far more comfortable on screen, and the final confrontation between Luke, Annakin and The Emperor is genuinely enthralling and moving. Opening sequence involving Jabba The Hutt also terrific. The trilogy goes out on a high note!
Rated 25 Sep 2011
capttesticleCaptTesticle
Rated 16 Jun 2011
75
67th
Disappointed that they replaced the scene where Leia partakes in an Ewok orgy (Eworgy) to secure their release *coughing up furballs for a week*
Rated 16 Jun 2011
dmbbearcatdmbbearcat
Rated 07 Jun 2011
91
90th
The weakest of the original trilogy, but it was still an excellent film. The final battles on Endor, at the Death Star and in the Death Star were fantastic.
Rated 07 Jun 2011

Cast & Info

Directed by:

Richard Marquand

Screenwriter:

George Lucas, Lawrence Kasdan

Starring:

Harrison Ford, James Earl Jones, Billy Dee Williams, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker, Alec Guinness, Ian McDiarmid, Frank Oz

Franchises:

Star Wars, Skywalker Saga

Genres:

Sci-fi, Fantasy, Action, Adventure

AKAs:

Return of the Jedi, Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

Country:

USA

Languages:

English, Kikuyu, Tagalog, Kalmyk-Oirat, Quechua, Polish
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