Return of the Jedi (1983)
An epic space adventure unfolds as heroes fight for freedom, leading to an uplifting and brisk confrontation.
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.
How intense is Return of the Jedi?
Return of the Jedi is mildly scary, with no gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a family watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG.
What Return of the Jedi feels like
- Tone
- epicfeel gooduplifting
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Full attentionFamily nightParty
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Is Return of the Jedi for you?
Is Return of the Jedi scary?
Only a little. Return of the Jedi has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Return of the Jedi gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Return of the Jedi sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Return of the Jedi OK for kids?
It is rated PG, but the intensity tags run warmer than the rating suggests: scare 1, gore 0, violence 2, each out of 3. Know your kid.
How long is Return of the Jedi?
Return of the Jedi runs 2h 12m.
Where can I stream Return of the Jedi?
Return of the Jedi is streaming on Disney+.
Does Return of the Jedi have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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