A deeply unsettling, gripping mystery movie about mystery and the future.
Good for friends night · teens · pure escapism
Skip it if you scare easily
Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.
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GoodWatch score 83
GoodWatch score 80
GoodWatch score 84
GoodWatch score 78
GoodWatch score 79
GoodWatch score 81
GoodWatch score 66
GoodWatch score 67March 31, 1980 · 1 h 26 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Wham Shot, Sequel Hook, Revisiting the Roots +5
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In the United States, The Return streams on Prime, Philo, and Midnight Pulp, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Pluto TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.
Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 3.8).
Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.
Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (9 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.
3.8
