The Return of the Native (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1994, The Return of the Native is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Jack Gold, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Eustacia Vye, an exquisite beauty despairing at her boring life on an English moor, sets up a fateful lovers' triangle when she uses her wiles to entice two men, a dashing suitor and a successful man who made his name abroad and returned to his home on the heath.
Who’s in it. The Return of the Native stars Catherine Zeta-Jones as Eustacia Vye, Ray Stevenson as Clym Yeobright, Clive Owen as Damon Wildeve and Joan Plowright as Frau Yeobright, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Return of the Native has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Return of the Native page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Return of the Native tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Return of the Native (1994)?
- In US, The Return of the Native is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Return of the Native worth watching?
- The Return of the Native holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Return of the Native?
- The Return of the Native stars Catherine Zeta-Jones, Ray Stevenson, Clive Owen, Joan Plowright and Steven Mackintosh.
- When was The Return of the Native released?
- The Return of the Native was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.