The Return (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1979, The Return is a drama and war film directed by Antun Vrdoljak, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Despite the ongoing WW2, most of the people were just minding their own business. But everything changes when police arrests the group of youths under suspicion of being resistance sympathizers. Outraged townsfolk organize the siege of police station.
Who’s in it. The Return stars Boris Dvornik as Barba Frane, Fabijan Šovagović as Barba Pave, Rade Šerbedžija as Police Commander and Boris Buzančić as Šjor Berto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Return has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Return page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Return tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Return (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Return change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Return worth watching?
- The Return holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Return?
- The Return stars Boris Dvornik, Fabijan Šovagović, Rade Šerbedžija, Boris Buzančić and Milena Dravić.
- When was The Return released?
- The Return was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.