The Return
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and Plex.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about The Return
Where can I watch The Return in the United States?
The Return is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and Plex in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Return on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. The Return is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Philo, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and Plex.
Can I watch The Return for free?
The Return streams free with ads in the United States on The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Return?
The Return scores 5.9 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Return?
The Return stars Jan-Michael Vincent, Cybill Shepherd, Martin Landau, Raymond Burr, and Neville Brand. Greydon Clark is the director.
How long is The Return?
The Return runs 1h 26m (86 minutes).
When did The Return come out?
The Return was released on March 31, 1980.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.