The Return(1980)
Overview
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 cattle mutilations are joined by human murders and mutilations.
Director
Greydon Clark
Cast
Jan-Michael Vincent
as Wayne
Cybill Shepherd
as Jennifer
Martin Landau
as Niles Buchanan
Raymond Burr
as Dr. Kramer
Neville Brand
as Walt
Brad Rearden
as Eddie
Vincent Schiavelli
as Prospector
Darby Hinton
as Darren
Steven Hirsch
as Dr. Parkfield
Susan Kiger
as Joyce
Ken Minyard
as Federal Agent #1
Candy Castillo
as Federal Agent #2
Where to Watch
Amazon Prime Video
YouTube TV
Philo
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
YouTubeAvailability may vary by region. Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Movie Facts
Release Year
1980
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
You Might Also Like
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Return?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Return (1980).
What is The Return about?▼
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 cattle mutilations are joined by human murders and mutilations.
Who directed The Return?▼
The Return was directed by Greydon Clark and released in 1980. It is a mystery, thriller, science fiction film.
How long is The Return?▼
The Return has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
Who stars in The Return?▼
The cast of The Return includes Jan-Michael Vincent as Wayne, Cybill Shepherd as Jennifer, Martin Landau as Niles Buchanan, Raymond Burr as Dr. Kramer, Neville Brand as Walt and more.
Explore More by Genre
Need a recommendation?
Tell us your mood and we'll pick the perfect movie for you.