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Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return

Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return

2022
Documentary
60 min
6.789 / 10
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This special explores the return of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the screen, as well as Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to their classic roles. Director Deborah…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director David Gelb
Starring
Ewan McGregor / Hayden Christensen / Deborah Chow / Moses Ingram / Vivien Lyra Blair / Joby Harold / Rupert Friend / Joel Edgerton

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Reviews

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Genevieve Moreau
Mar 26, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

The return of Obi-Wan Kenobi is handled with immense care and emotional intelligence in this special. Ewan McGregor’s portrayal is a highlight, conveying a profound sense of loss and duty. The spectral presence of Hayden Christensen adds a…

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Rupert Finch
Mar 26, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

While 'Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return' brings back fan favourites Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen, its impact feels somewhat muted. McGregor delivers a solid performance, showcasing Obi-Wan's internal struggles, but the narrative doesn't always provide the dramatic thrust…

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Isabelle Dubois
Mar 26, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A triumph of character-focused storytelling, 'Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return' is a masterclass in Star Wars lore expansion. Ewan McGregor is simply sublime, embodying Obi-Wan's quiet suffering and unwavering resolve. The interplay with Hayden Christensen is electrifying, a…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 26, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This special offers a welcome, if sometimes melancholic, revisit with Obi-Wan Kenobi. Ewan McGregor's performance remains a steady anchor, conveying the weight of his past failures and his commitment to survival. The inclusion of Hayden Christensen as Anakin…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 26, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A poignant return to a beloved character, 'Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return' delivers a deeply resonant exploration of the iconic Jedi Master. Ewan McGregor inhabits the role with a weary gravitas, perfectly capturing Obi-Wan's isolation and enduring hope.…

FAQs

While Obi-Wan and Anakin are central to the narrative's premise, the special also introduces and develops new heroes and villains. Moses Ingram and Vivien Lyra Blair are key cast members who embody these fresh additions to the Star Wars galaxy. Their roles are integral to the epic story that director Deborah Chow is weaving, ensuring that the narrative isn't solely reliant on revisiting past glories but also builds a compelling future for the franchise.