Mandao Returns (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2020, Mandao Returns is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and horror film directed by Scott Dunn, running about 71 minutes. “The sequel to Mandao of the Dead.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jay Mandao is not your average hero. He’s an astral projecting time traveler who spends his days hanging with his adult nephew Jackson, crashing on his scheming cousin Andy’s couch, and riding with his cabbie friend Fer. In the days leading up to Christmas, Jay tries to make contact with his deceased father Raymond, but ends up contacting the ghost of B-movie star, Aura Garcia. Aura enlists the gang to astral project back in time to prevent her death. Jay quickly finds out that the more he messes with time, the more he falls down a rabbit hole of cults, conspiracies, and death. This Christmas is gonna kick astral! The sequel to Mandao of the Dead.
Who’s in it. Mandao Returns stars Scott Dunn as Jay Mandao, Jenny Lorenzo as Aura Garcia, Sean Liang as Cousin Andy and Gina Gomez as Fer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Mandao Returns 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 Mandao Returns page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mandao Returns tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mandao Returns (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mandao Returns change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mandao Returns worth watching?
- Mandao Returns holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mandao Returns?
- Mandao Returns stars Scott Dunn, Jenny Lorenzo, Sean Liang, Gina Gomez and Sean McBride.
- When was Mandao Returns released?
- Mandao Returns was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.