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The Return

6.820031h 38mMovieDrama

A former alcoholic returns home after ten years in prison for the murder of her husband. As her recollection of the murder returns, things take a different turn.

DirectorDermot Boyd
WriterKate O'Riordan
ProducerKeith Thompson

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Cast · Directed by Dermot Boyd

JWJulie Walters
Julie Walters
Izzie
NDNeil Dudgeon
Neil Dudgeon
Matt
GRGer Ryan
Ger Ryan
Maggie
NDNick Dunning
Nick Dunning
Tony
GBGlen Barry
Glen Barry
Jimmy
PMPauline McLynn
Pauline McLynn
Laura
AB
Alan Barry
Dr. Brian Cullen
EC
Eileen Colgan
Fee Cullen
LM
Lise-Ann McLaughlin
Rosie Hunt
CWCathy White
Cathy White
Jen Carling
POPhilip O'Sullivan
Philip O'Sullivan
Gerry Lynch
FMFrankie McCafferty
Frankie McCafferty
Sean Donovan

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The Return — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Return?

The Return is streaming on AcornTV and Acorn TV in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Return on Netflix?

No, The Return is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on AcornTV and Acorn TV.

Is The Return on Amazon Prime Video?

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