The Return (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1988, The Return is a drama film directed by Buddhadeb Dasgupta, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Sasanka (Subrata Nandy) grows depressed as his house and his career as a theater actor both crumble around him. When his cold-hearted, widowed sister-in-law Saraju (Aloknanda Dutt) arrives with her adorable young son Kanu (Aniket Sengupta), Sasanka's mood eventually changes. Kanu and Sasanka become fast friends as the youngster benefits from his uncle's wisdom and acting ability.
Who’s in it. The Return stars Samit Bhanja, Biplab Chatterjee, Alokananda Roy and Chhanda Dutta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, 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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Return (1988)?
- 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 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Return?
- The Return stars Samit Bhanja, Biplab Chatterjee, Alokananda Roy, Chhanda Dutta and Devika Mukherjee.