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Return to Peyton Place

1961Movie2 h 3 min

DramaRomance
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–32%
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–32%

Summary

Residents of the small town of Peyton Place aren't pleased when they realize they're the characters in local writer Allison MacKenzie's controversial first novel. A sequel to the hit 1957 film.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for laughs.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
José Ferrer
Written by
Ronald Alexander, Grace Metalious
Produced by
Jerry Wald
Music by
Franz Waxman

Everyone

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Facts

May 5, 1961 · 2 h 3 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
May 5, 1961
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
8 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Return to Peyton Place?"

Questions about Return to Peyton Place

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Where can I stream Return to Peyton Place?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Return to Peyton Place from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Return to Peyton Place worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 5.9).

Is Return to Peyton Place good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Return to Peyton Place plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.