The Return (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1980, The Return is an animation and science fiction film directed by Vladimir Tarasov, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. A Space travel comes to an end and before the landing the Cosmonaut falls asleep. He does not hear signals from the Earth. The disaster approaches. When the ship flies over the native house of the Cosmonaut, the ring of the alarm clock which the Grandfather winded up sounds and the Cosmonaut wakes up.
Who’s in it. The Return stars Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy, Vasiliy Livanov and Viktor Balashov.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, The Return has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Return (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Return change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Return worth watching?
- The Return holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Return?
- The Return stars Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy, Vasiliy Livanov and Viktor Balashov.
- When was The Return released?
- The Return was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.