The Invisible Man Returns (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1940, The Invisible Man Returns is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Joe May, running about 81 minutes. “They hear him! They feel him! But they can't stop him!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The owner of a coal mining operation, falsely imprisoned for fratricide, takes a drug to make him invisible, despite its side effect: gradual madness.
Who’s in it. The Invisible Man Returns stars Cedric Hardwicke as Richard Cobb, Vincent Price as Geoffrey Radcliffe, Nan Grey as Helen Manson and John Sutton as Dr. Frank Griffin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Invisible Man Returns 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 Invisible Man Returns page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Invisible Man Returns tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Invisible Man Returns (1940)?
- In US, The Invisible Man Returns 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 Invisible Man Returns worth watching?
- The Invisible Man Returns holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Invisible Man Returns?
- The Invisible Man Returns stars Cedric Hardwicke, Vincent Price, Nan Grey, John Sutton and Cecil Kellaway.
- When was The Invisible Man Returns released?
- The Invisible Man Returns was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.