Return to Peyton Place (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1961, Return to Peyton Place is a drama and romance film directed by José Ferrer, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. Residents of the small town of Peyton Place aren't pleased when they realize they're the characters in local writer Allison MacKenzie's controversial first novel. A sequel to the hit 1957 film.
Who’s in it. Return to Peyton Place stars Carol Lynley as Allison MacKenzie, Jeff Chandler as Lewis Jackman, Eleanor Parker as Connie Rossi and Mary Astor as Mrs. Roberta Carter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Return to Peyton Place has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Return to Peyton Place page.
If you liked it. Fans of Return to Peyton Place tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Return to Peyton Place (1961)?
- In US, Return to Peyton Place is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Return to Peyton Place worth watching?
- Return to Peyton Place holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Return to Peyton Place?
- Return to Peyton Place stars Carol Lynley, Jeff Chandler, Eleanor Parker, Mary Astor and Robert Sterling.