Return of the Jedi

Return of the Jedi

Return to a galaxy far far away.

1983 · 132 min · ★ 7.9 (17K) · Adventure, Action, Science Fiction

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.

Directed by Richard Marquand · Written by Lawrence Kasdan

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