# Return of the Jedi (1983)

> A joyful space-opera finale sends Luke Skywalker and the Rebel Alliance into a last stand against the Galactic Empire.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1267

## Facts

- Runtime: 132 min
- Genres: Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
- Director: Richard Marquand
- Cast: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, Sebastian Shaw, Ian McDiarmid
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086190/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: exhilarating, playful, sincere, family movie night, nostalgic rewatch

## Synopsis

A climactic battle for freedom unfolds in a galaxy far, far away.

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