Sign up

Return to Mayberry

1986Movie1 h 35 minG

ComedyTV Movie
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–70%

A nostalgic, wholesome tv movie movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in any country yet.

Fingerprint

Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

Movies with

Story

After being away for awhile, Andy Taylor returns home to Mayberry to visit Opie, now an expectant father. While there he ends up helping Barney Fife mount a campaign for sheriff.

Feels like

  • Nostalgic Reunion
  • Small Town Charm
  • Wholesome Comedy
  • Family-Friendly
  • Sentimental
  • Community
  • Feel-Good
  • Classic TV Sequel

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Bob Sweeney
Written by
Harvey Bullock, Everett Greenbaum
Produced by
Robin S. Clark
Music by
Herbert W. Spencer, Earle Hagen

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 13, 1986 · 1 h 35 min · G

Released
April 13, 1986
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
G
Genres
TV Movie, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Department of Redundancy Department, Diegetic Soundtrack Usage, Continuity Nod +9

  • Department of Redundancy Department
  • Diegetic Soundtrack Usage
  • Continuity Nod
  • Status Quo Is God
  • Call-Back
  • Chuck Cunningham Syndrome
  • What Happened to the Mouse?
  • Porn Stache
  • Zany Scheme
  • Wedding Finale
  • The Ghost
  • The '80s

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Return to Mayberry worth watching?"

Questions about Return to Mayberry

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Return to Mayberry worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Return to Mayberry okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Return to Mayberry make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Return to Mayberry?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Return to Mayberry use?

Department of Redundancy DepartmentDiegetic Soundtrack UsageContinuity NodStatus Quo Is GodCall-BackChuck Cunningham SyndromeWhat Happened to the Mouse?Porn StacheZany SchemeWedding FinaleThe GhostThe '80sand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Department of Redundancy Department, Diegetic Soundtrack Usage, and Continuity Nod.