The Return of Swamp Thing (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1989, The Return of Swamp Thing is a horror and science fiction film directed by Jim Wynorski, running about 84 minutes. “Why can't men be more like plants?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Swamp Thing returns to battle the evil Dr. Arcane, who has a new science lab full of creatures transformed by genetic mutation, and chooses Heather Locklear as his new object of affection.
Who’s in it. The Return of Swamp Thing stars Louis Jourdan as Dr. Anton Arcane, Heather Locklear as Abby Arcane, Sarah Douglas as Dr. Lana Zurrell and Dick Durock as Swamp Thing, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Return of Swamp Thing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $192.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and Eternal Family 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 of Swamp Thing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Return of Swamp Thing tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Return of Swamp Thing (1989)?
- In US, The Return of Swamp Thing is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and FlixFling, 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 of Swamp Thing worth watching?
- The Return of Swamp Thing holds an audience score of 5.6 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 of Swamp Thing?
- The Return of Swamp Thing stars Louis Jourdan, Heather Locklear, Sarah Douglas, Dick Durock and Joey Sagal.
- When was The Return of Swamp Thing released?
- The Return of Swamp Thing was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.