The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1930, The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu is a thriller, drama, adventure and mystery film directed by Rowland V. Lee, running about 73 minutes. “HE DEMANDS VENGEANCE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The villainous master criminal Dr. Fu Manchu sets out to destroy the people he holds responsible for the death of his family.
Who’s in it. The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu stars Warner Oland as Dr. Fu Manchu, O. P. Heggie as Inspector Nayland Smith, Jean Arthur as Lia Eltham and Neil Hamilton as Dr. Jack Petrie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu (1930)?
- In US, The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu worth watching?
- The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, adventure and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu?
- The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu stars Warner Oland, O. P. Heggie, Jean Arthur, Neil Hamilton and Evelyn Hall.
- When was The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu released?
- The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.