Life Returns (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1935, Life Returns is a drama, crime and science fiction film directed by James P. Hogan, running about 63 minutes. “The mystery of the man who conquered death!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A doctor who has spent his career working on ways to revive the dead sees his chance to prove his theory by performing his procedures on a recently deceased dog.
Who’s in it. Life Returns stars Onslow Stevens as Dr. John Kendrick, George P. Breakston as Danny Kendrick, Lois Wilson as Dr. Louise Stone and Valerie Hobson as Mrs. Kendrick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Life Returns has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life Returns page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life Returns tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life Returns (1935)?
- In US, Life Returns is available to stream on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Life Returns worth watching?
- Life Returns holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Life Returns?
- Life Returns stars Onslow Stevens, George P. Breakston, Lois Wilson, Valerie Hobson and Stanley Fields.
- When was Life Returns released?
- Life Returns was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.