The Return (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2020, The Return is a horror and science fiction film directed by BJ Verot, running about 90 minutes. “Childhood horrors can kill.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the death of his father, a brilliant college student returns to his family home where he learns that the horrors from his childhood aren't as dead and gone as he once thought.
Who’s in it. The Return stars Richard Harmon as Rodger Emmerlich, Sara Thompson as Beth Struman, Marina Stephenson Kerr as Henrietta Cox and Kristen Sawatzky as Entity, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Return has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 The Return page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Return tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Return (2020)?
- In US, The Return is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 The Return worth watching?
- The Return holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Return?
- The Return stars Richard Harmon, Sara Thompson, Marina Stephenson Kerr, Kristen Sawatzky and Erik Athavale.
- When was The Return released?
- The Return was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.