The Return of Captain Invincible (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1983, The Return of Captain Invincible is an action, comedy, fantasy and science fiction film directed by Philippe Mora, running about 96 minutes. “What the world needs now is a shining hero!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In WWII, Captain Invincible used his superpowers against the Nazis and was hailed as a hero. But when he was accused of treason, he retired to Australia in disgrace. Cut to the present, when a US super secret super weapon is stolen and he's asked to come back to the States in order to help stop evil and restore his sterling reputation. Unfortunately, Captain Invincible is a drunk now...
Who’s in it. The Return of Captain Invincible stars Alan Arkin as Captain Invincible, Christopher Lee as Mr. Midnight, Kate Fitzpatrick as Patty Patria and Bill Hunter as Tupper / Coach, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Return of Captain Invincible has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, History Vault, Night Flight Plus and FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Return of Captain Invincible page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Return of Captain Invincible 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 Return of Captain Invincible (1983)?
- In US, The Return of Captain Invincible is available to stream on YouTube TV, History Vault and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Return of Captain Invincible worth watching?
- The Return of Captain Invincible holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, fantasy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Return of Captain Invincible?
- The Return of Captain Invincible stars Alan Arkin, Christopher Lee, Kate Fitzpatrick, Bill Hunter and Michael Pate.
- When was The Return of Captain Invincible released?
- The Return of Captain Invincible was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.