Return to Yesterday (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1940, Return to Yesterday is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Robert Stevenson, running about 69 minutes.
What it’s about. Robert Maine is torn between returning to the glamour of Hollywood and working with a small theatre company in England.
Who’s in it. Return to Yesterday stars Clive Brook as Robert Maine / Manning, Anna Lee as Carol Sands, May Whitty as Mrs Emily Truscott and Hartley Power as Regan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Return to Yesterday has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Return to Yesterday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Return to Yesterday tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Return to Yesterday (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Return to Yesterday change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Return to Yesterday worth watching?
- Return to Yesterday holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Return to Yesterday?
- Return to Yesterday stars Clive Brook, Anna Lee, May Whitty, Hartley Power and Milton Rosmer.
- When was Return to Yesterday released?
- Return to Yesterday was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.