Is Return of the Jedi scary?

Only a little. Return of the Jedi has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

What is Return of the Jedi rated, and is it OK for kids?

It is rated PG, but it runs warmer than that: strong violence. Know your kid.

Return of the Jedi (1983)

Film · 2h 12m · Rated PG

Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

An epic space adventure unfolds as heroes fight for freedom, leading to an uplifting and brisk confrontation.

Wholesome humor. A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Disney+.

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Return of the Jedi parents guide

The thing to know: strong violence and some innuendo or implied sex, more than a PG usually carries. Beyond that, mild language and a few tense moments.

Scare: Mildly scary; A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares: A couple; One or two sudden jolts.
Gore: No gore
Violence: Strong violence; Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity: Mild; Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
Language: Mild; Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

How we rate: an AI reads what is known about each title and tags it 0 to 3; we check the tags against a hand-rated set and correct them by hand when readers tell us. Estimates, not a scene-by-scene review. Spot a mistake? Tell us.

Three questions

Is Return of the Jedi scary?: Only a little. Return of the Jedi has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Return of the Jedi?: No gore and strong violence.
What is Return of the Jedi rated, and is it OK for kids?: It is rated PG, but it runs warmer than that: strong violence. Know your kid.

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.