The Return

19801h 26m5.9(132 votes)

MysteryThrillerScience Fiction

Synopsis

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 mutilation…

The Return (1980) is a mystery, thriller, and science fiction film directed by Greydon Clark. It stars Jan-Michael Vincent, Cybill Shepherd, and Martin Landau. The film runs for 1 hour 26 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 5.9 out of 10 from 132 votes.

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Director

Greydon Clark

Cast

Jan-Michael Vincent

Wayne

Cybill Shepherd

Jennifer

Martin Landau

Niles Buchanan

Raymond Burr

Dr. Kramer

Neville Brand

Walt

Brad Rearden

Eddie

Vincent Schiavelli

Prospector

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Where can I watch The Return?

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Who stars in The Return?

The Return stars Jan-Michael Vincent, Cybill Shepherd, Martin Landau, and Raymond Burr, and was directed by Greydon Clark.

How long is The Return?

The Return has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes.

When did The Return come out?

The Return was released in 1980.

What genre is The Return?

The Return is a mystery, thriller, and science fiction film.

Is The Return worth watching?

The Return holds an average audience score of 5.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.