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The Returning

7.519901h 38mMovieHorrorThriller

A successful city lawyer abandons his practice and heads out to the country. There he comes upon a stately, but neglected, homestead. He moves in, and during his first night a beautiful ghostly woman makes love to him, in his sleep.…

DirectorJohn Day
WritersClinton Phillips·John Day
ProducerTrishia Downie

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Cast · Directed by John Day

PG
Phillip Gordon
Alan Steadman
ARAlison Routledge
Alison Routledge
Jessica Scott
MCMax Cullen
Max Cullen
Father Donohue
JMJim Moriarty
Jim Moriarty
George
JEJohn Ewart
John Ewart
Steadman Senior
GTGrant Tilly
Grant Tilly
Dr. Pitts
JR
Jenny Ryken
Charlotte Heatherington
FWFrank Whitten
Frank Whitten
Mr Spiggs
JD
Judie Douglass
Miriam

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The Returning — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Returning?

The Returning isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Returning on Netflix?

No, The Returning is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Returning on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Returning isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Returning for free?

The Returning isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Returning?

The Returning hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 28, 1991. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.