Return to Mayberry (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1986, Return to Mayberry is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Bob Sweeney, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. After being away for awhile, Andy Taylor returns home to Mayberry to visit Opie, now an expectant father. While there he ends up helping Barney Fife mount a campaign for sheriff.
Who’s in it. Return to Mayberry stars Andy Griffith as Andy Taylor, Ron Howard as Opie Taylor, Don Knotts as Barney Fife and Jim Nabors as Gomer Pyle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Return to Mayberry has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Return to Mayberry page.
If you liked it. Fans of Return to Mayberry tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Return to Mayberry (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Return to Mayberry change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Return to Mayberry worth watching?
- Return to Mayberry holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Return to Mayberry?
- Return to Mayberry stars Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Jim Nabors and Hal Smith.
- When was Return to Mayberry released?
- Return to Mayberry was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.