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The Return

1980·Movie
1h 26min
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb3.8
IMDb3.8

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Scary and tense

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Wonder6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Mystery, the future, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Two young children and an adult in a small town have an encounter with an alien spaceship. 25 years later the children are reunited as adults in the same town which is now beset by strange cattle mutilations. Matters become worse when the cattle mutilations are joined by human murders and mutilations.
Sci-Fi HorrorAlien EncounterCattle MutilationSmall Town MysteryTechnological HorrorAtmospheric TensionUnexplained PhenomenaPsychological Thriller

Crew

Directed by:
Greydon Clark
Written by:
Ken Wheat, Jim Wheat, Curtis Burch
Produced by:
Greydon Clark, Curtis Burch, Michael R. Starita
Composed by:
Dan Wyman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Return

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Return legally?

PrimePhiloThe RokuPluto TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsMidnight PulpTubi TV

The Return is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Return worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 3.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Return rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Return?

1 h 26 min

The Return runs 1 h 26 min.

What language is The Return in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Return?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Return in 40 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Return use?

Wham ShotSequel HookRevisiting the RootsNo AntagonistContinuity NodMeaningful NameContemplate Our NavelsWham Line

TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for The Return, including Wham Shot, Sequel Hook, Revisiting the Roots.