The Man Who Came Back (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 2008, The Man Who Came Back is an action, drama and western film directed by Glen Pitre, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. Framed for murder and left for dead, a local legend comes back to make the guilty pay as he seeks revenge on those who killed his family, in this traditional Western about one man who stood against injustice.
Who’s in it. The Man Who Came Back stars Eric Braeden as Reese Paxton, Billy Zane as Ezra, James Patrick Stuart as Billy Duke and George Kennedy as Judge Duke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Man Who Came Back has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Who Came Back page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Came Back tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Who Came Back (2008)?
- In US, The Man Who Came Back is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man Who Came Back worth watching?
- The Man Who Came Back holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man Who Came Back?
- The Man Who Came Back stars Eric Braeden, Billy Zane, James Patrick Stuart, George Kennedy and Carol Alt.
- When was The Man Who Came Back released?
- The Man Who Came Back was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.