Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)★ 8.4/10

PG · US · 131 min · May 23, 1983

  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Fantasy
  • Sci-Fi

Directed by: Richard Marquand

Written by: Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas

Luke and the Rebel Alliance face the Empire before they can finish a new Death Star, threatening the fate of the whole galaxy.

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Awards · 6 wins, 12 nominations

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MMarshaAugust 15, 2024
This film strikes a balance between art and commerce, story and spectacle, something that many blockbusters struggle to achieve. I’d call it a legend, not just because it expands on a grand and magnificent world, or because of its meticulous and heartfelt production, but because it’s a fairy tale where everyone can find a piece of their childhood dream.
BbeepbeepAugust 15, 2024
Personally, I didn’t find much difference in viewing experience compared to the first two films. The music and sound effects are excellent, and while the plot is simple and the character relationships straightforward, the scenes that left a lasting impression are the monstrous creature in the Sarlacc Pit and the gigantic maw at the execution site, both which are quite shocking to see. And of course, the Ewoks on Endor, with their panda-like physique and brown fur, are utterly adorable.
AArnold_McmahonAugust 1, 2024
This masterpiece is just perfect. It totally blew me away. From the film's middle part to the part where the Death Star gets blown up, I couldn't take my eyes off the screen for even a moment. And even though the movie isn't all about emotional drama, some scenes really got to me – like when Luke does that pyre ceremony for Darth Vader and when Yoda, Obi-Wan, and Anakin's spirits share a smile. Those moments were just so deep and meaningful.
DDennis_MartinAugust 1, 2024
This movie really brings it home as the finale of the original trilogy. The production value is top-notch. Yeah, the first half might feel a little slow and boring, but once the plot starts rolling, it really gets better, and the tension just keeps building. And when Darth Vader's mask comes off, it means that he finds redemption; it's like a whole new side of him. It shows how strong family ties can be and it turns him into a tragic hero that people will remember for a long time.
BBen_PenaAugust 1, 2024
I finally watched the last movie in the trilogy, and I gotta say, it's a pretty great way to end things. Yeah, I know the media reviews weren't all that great, maybe because the ground battles weren't that exciting, and Luke's final decision was kind of predictable and unsatisfying. But for me, this movie was totally satisfying. Especially the lightsaber battles—they're seriously the best in the whole original trilogy.
HHarold_GuadalupeAugust 1, 2024
As the last movie in the Star Wars trilogy, this one just didn't quite live up to the hype. I mean, the Star Wars series really changed the game for space sci-fi, but the THX technology in this film didn't do much for me. The practical effects looked more like furry toys, and that's just not what audiences want anymore.
AAndria_ByrdJune 12, 2024
Revisiting the original trilogy for its conclusion, I realized just how monumental they are for the entire film industry. The theme of hatred and warmongering leading to destruction, and the hero's dilemma of killing or being killed, remains relevant.
WWesley_ThompsonJune 12, 2024
The director of "Episode VI" falls short compared to George Lucas and Irvin Kershner of the previous installments. This film, intended to elevate the series, instead made people realize that Star Wars wasn't infallible. It's essentially a rehash of "Episode IV," even replicating the easy destruction of the Death Star, which "Rogue One" later fixed.
CCinemaginandoMarch 24, 2021

The end of an era

The last movie of the first Star Wars trilogy is a whirlwind of emotions. The long journey through space of one of the most acclaimed sagas in history comes to an end and gives room for new adventures.
VVicente de MeloNovember 24, 2025
Para mí, ¡esta película es la mejor de la franquicia de Star Wars! Me pareció más divertida, con más acción y más efectos especiales. Un final de oro para la trilogía, actuaciones excelentes y muertes memorables.
Mm_jacksSeptember 10, 2024
Revendo a trilogia original, percebi o quão monumentais os filmes são para a indústria cinematográfica. O ódio, o fomento à guerra que leva à destruição e o dilema do herói entre matar ou ser morto continuam relevantes.
AAlex_WhitakerSeptember 10, 2024
O diretor do “Episódio VI” fica aquém de George Lucas e Irvin Kershner nos anteriores. Este filme, que pretendia elevar a série, fez as pessoas perceberem que Star Wars não era infalível. É essencialmente uma repetição do “Episódio IV”, replicando até mesmo a fácil destruição da Estrela da Morte, que “Rogue One” corrigiu mais tarde.

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