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Return to Earth

10.019761h 14mMovieDramaTV Movie

The story of Buzz Aldrin, the second astronaut to walk on the moon, and the problems he had after his return to Earth, including the breakup of his marriage, a nervous breakdown and his hospitalization for psychiatric problems.

DirectorJud Taylor
WritersWayne Warga·Buzz Aldrin

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Cast · Directed by Jud Taylor

CRCliff Robertson
Cliff Robertson
Col. Edwin A. 'Buzz' Aldrin Jr.
SKShirley Knight
Shirley Knight
Joan Aldrin
CCCharles Cioffi
Charles Cioffi
Dr. Sam Mayhill
RBRalph Bellamy
Ralph Bellamy
Col. Edwin E. Aldrin
SPStefanie Powers
Stefanie Powers
Marianne
KM
Kraig Metzinger
Andy Aldrin
TM
Tony Marks
Mike Aldrin
SPStephen Pearlman
Stephen Pearlman
Dr. Hotfield
SGStefan Gierasch
Stefan Gierasch
Al Davis
MRMark Roberts
Mark Roberts
LHLance Henriksen
Lance Henriksen
CF
Conard Fowkes

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Return to Earth — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Return to Earth?

Return to Earth isn't streaming anywhere in Philippines yet.

Is Return to Earth on Netflix?

No, Return to Earth is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

Is Return to Earth on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Return to Earth isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch Return to Earth for free?

Return to Earth isn't streaming in Philippines yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Return to Earth?

Return to Earth hasn't started streaming in Philippines yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 2, 1976. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is Return to Earth based on a true story?

Yes — Return to Earth is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).