Topper Returns (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1941, Topper Returns is a comedy, fantasy, mystery and romance film directed by Roy Del Ruth, running about 88 minutes. “Topper's having girl trouble again!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Topper is once again tormented by a fun-loving spirit. This time, it's Gail Richards, who was accidentally murdered while vacationing at the home of her wealthy friend, Ann Carrington (Landis), the intended victim. With Topper's help, Gail sets out to find her killer with the expected zany results.
Who’s in it. Topper Returns stars Joan Blondell as Gail Richards, Roland Young as Cosmo Topper, Carole Landis as Ann Carrington and Billie Burke as Mrs. Clara Topper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Topper Returns has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and Brew and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Topper Returns page.
If you liked it. Fans of Topper Returns tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Topper Returns (1941)?
- In US, Topper Returns is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Topper Returns worth watching?
- Topper Returns holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Topper Returns?
- Topper Returns stars Joan Blondell, Roland Young, Carole Landis, Billie Burke and Dennis O'Keefe.
- When was Topper Returns released?
- Topper Returns was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.