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The Return

5.919801h 26mMovieMysteryThrillerScience Fiction

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…

DirectorGreydon Clark
WritersCurtis Burch·Ken Wheat
ProducersMichael R. Starita·Greydon Clark

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Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoPhiloPhiloAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsMidnight Pulp Amazon ChannelMidnight Pulp Amazon Channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Greydon Clark

Jan-Michael Vincent
Jan-Michael Vincent
Wayne
Cybill Shepherd
Cybill Shepherd
Jennifer
Martin Landau
Martin Landau
Niles Buchanan
Raymond Burr
Raymond Burr
Dr. Kramer
Neville Brand
Neville Brand
Walt
Brad Rearden
Brad Rearden
Eddie
Vincent Schiavelli
Vincent Schiavelli
Prospector
Darby Hinton
Darby Hinton
Darren
Steven Hirsch
Steven Hirsch
Dr. Parkfield
Susan Kiger
Susan Kiger
Joyce
Ken Minyard
Ken Minyard
Federal Agent #1
Candy Castillo
Candy Castillo
Federal Agent #2

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The Return — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Return?

The Return is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Midnight Pulp in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Return on Netflix?

No, The Return is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Philo.

Is The Return on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Return is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch The Return for free?

The Return is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and Pluto TV in United States.