Return to Macon County (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1975, Return to Macon County is a drama film directed by Richard Compton, running about 90 minutes. “Two guys, a chick and the hottest '57 Chevy on the road!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1958, two teenagers take their pride and joy, a hopped-up Chevy, and start a cross-country journey to enter it in the National Championship drag races in California. Along the way they hook up with a pretty but dingy waitress who quits her job and hops in their car--and turns out to be more trouble than they thought--drag-race a gang of town punks who lose to to them and then accuse them of cheating, and come up against a local cop who is obsessed with putting these two "juvenile delinquents" in jail.
Who’s in it. Return to Macon County stars Nick Nolte as Bo Hollinger, Don Johnson as Harley McKay, Robin Mattson as Junell and Robert Viharo as Sergeant Bob Wittaker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Return to Macon County 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 Macon County page.
If you liked it. Fans of Return to Macon County tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Return to Macon County (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Return to Macon County change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Return to Macon County worth watching?
- Return to Macon County holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Return to Macon County?
- Return to Macon County stars Nick Nolte, Don Johnson, Robin Mattson, Robert Viharo and Matt Greene.
- When was Return to Macon County released?
- Return to Macon County was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.