The Return of October (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1948, The Return of October is a comedy film directed by Joseph H. Lewis, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. A wholesome girl believes her new racehorse, October, is the reincarnation of her favorite uncle, Willie.
Who’s in it. The Return of October stars Glenn Ford as Prof. Bentley 'Bass' Bassett Jr., Terry Moore as Terry Ramsey, Albert Sharpe as Vince the Tout and James Gleason as Uncle Willie Ramsey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Return of October has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 October page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Return of October tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Return of October (1948)?
- In US, The Return of October is available to 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 October worth watching?
- The Return of October holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Return of October?
- The Return of October stars Glenn Ford, Terry Moore, Albert Sharpe, James Gleason and May Whitty.
- When was The Return of October released?
- The Return of October was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.