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TMDB19801h 26mMystery / Thriller / Science Fiction

The Return

TMDB movie listing

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 133 votes

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The Return at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 26m

At 1h 26m it runs under 90 minutes.

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Genres

Mystery · Thriller · Science Fiction

TMDB files it under mystery, thriller, and science fiction.

US availability

4 subscriptions · 6 free · 4 to rent · 4 to buy

Included with 4 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 1 more. Free or ad-supported on The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Plex, and 3 more. Listed to rent from 4 stores. Listed to buy from 4 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.9 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 133 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Return tonight

  • It is a short one: 1h 26m, so it fits a late start.
  • It is included with Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 1 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Return

Is The Return scary?
MyCinema has not rated The Return for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a mystery, thriller, and science fiction film.
Where can I watch The Return in the US?
The Return streams on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 1 more, is free on The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Plex, and 3 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Return?
The Return runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
Is The Return suitable for kids?
TMDB lists no age rating for The Return in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

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