How long is Return of the Jedi?

Return of the Jedi is 2 h 12 min long (132 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:12 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Return of the Jedi rated?

Return of the Jedi is rated PG in the US.

Where can I stream Return of the Jedi?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Disney Plus (subscription), Philo (subscription), AMC (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Return of the Jedi (1983) runs 2 h 12 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.9 from 17,515 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 12 min — ends 10:12 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Released: May 25, 1983
TMDB rating: 7.9 / 10 from 17,515 votes
Director: Richard Marquand
Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Adventure and Action hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Disney Plus (subscription), Philo (subscription), AMC (subscription).

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How long is Return of the Jedi?: Return of the Jedi is 2 h 12 min long (132 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:12 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Return of the Jedi rated?: Return of the Jedi is rated PG in the US.
Is Return of the Jedi a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Adventure and Action hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Return of the Jedi?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Disney Plus (subscription), Philo (subscription), AMC (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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