Movie

Return of the Jedi

“Return to a galaxy far far away.”

★ 7.9(17,069)19832h 12m

Return of the Jedi is streaming on Disney Plus and YouTube TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Richard Marquand
Release date: 1983-05-25
Runtime: 2h 12m
Language: English
Box office: $572,700,000
Budget: $32,350,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Lucasfilm Ltd.
Part of: Star Wars Collection

Return of the Jedi — trailer

About Return of the Jedi

Return of the Jedi is a 1983 movie in the Adventure, Action and Science Fiction genres, directed by Richard Marquand, starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher. It has a runtime of 2 hours 12 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.9/10 from 17,069 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Return of the Jedi in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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

Luke Skywalker

Harrison Ford

Han Solo

Carrie Fisher

Princess Leia

Billy Dee Williams

Lando Calrissian

Anthony Daniels

C-3PO

Peter Mayhew

Chewbacca

Sebastian Shaw

Anakin Skywalker

Ian McDiarmid

The Emperor

Frank Oz

Yoda (voice)

James Earl Jones

Darth Vader (voice)

David Prowse

Darth Vader

Alec Guinness

Ben 'Obi-Wan' Kenobi

Themes & keywords

spacecraftsibling relationshiprebelemperorspace battlematter of life and deathforestsequeldesertspace operaboldtuwaderalit

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Return of the Jedi in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Return of the Jedi on Disney Plus and YouTube TV. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Return of the Jedi on Netflix?+

Return of the Jedi is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus and YouTube TV.

How long is Return of the Jedi?+

Return of the Jedi has a runtime of 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).

Who stars in Return of the Jedi?+

Return of the Jedi stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams and Anthony Daniels.

When did Return of the Jedi come out?+

Return of the Jedi is a 1983 movie directed by Richard Marquand.

What genre is Return of the Jedi?+

Return of the Jedi is Adventure, Action and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Return of the Jedi?+

Return of the Jedi was directed by Richard Marquand.