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The Return

6.620241h 56mMMovieHistoryDramaAdventure

After twenty years away, Odysseus washes up on the shores of Ithaca, haggard and unrecognizable. The king has finally returned home, but much has changed in his kingdom since he left to fight in the Trojan war.

DirectorUberto Pasolini
WritersEdward Bond·John Collee
ProducersJames Clayton·Uberto Pasolini

Where to watch

SBS On DemandSBS On Demand
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Uberto Pasolini

RFRalph Fiennes
Ralph Fiennes
Odysseus
JBJuliette Binoche
Juliette Binoche
Penelope
CPCharlie Plummer
Charlie Plummer
Telemachus
MKMarwan Kenzari
Marwan Kenzari
Antinous
CSClaudio Santamaria
Claudio Santamaria
Eumeas
ÁMÁngela Molina
Ángela Molina
Eurycleia
NTNikitas Tsakiroglou
Nikitas Tsakiroglou
Laertes
THTom Rhys Harries
Tom Rhys Harries
Pisander
JCJamie Andrew Cutler
Jamie Andrew Cutler
Eurymachus
MBMoe Bar-El
Moe Bar-El
Elatus
AWAmir Wilson
Amir Wilson
Philetus
JHJaz Hutchins
Jaz Hutchins
Hippotas

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The Return — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Return?

The Return is streaming on SBS On Demand in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Return on Netflix?

No, The Return is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on SBS On Demand.

Is The Return on Amazon Prime Video?

The Return isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Return for free?

The Return is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.