Movie

The Return of the Living Dead

“They're back from the grave and ready to party!”

★ 7.2(2,318)19851h 31m

The Return of the Living Dead is streaming on MGM Amazon Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Dan O'Bannon
Release date: 1985-04-25
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Box office: $14,241,310
Budget: $4,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Hemdale Film Corporation
Part of: Return of the Living Dead Collection

The Return of the Living Dead — trailer

About The Return of the Living Dead

The Return of the Living Dead is a 1985 movie in the Comedy, Horror and Science Fiction genres, directed by Dan O'Bannon, starring Clu Gulager, James Karen and Don Calfa. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 2,318 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Return of the Living Dead in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Two employees at a medical supply warehouse accidentally release a toxic gas from a misplaced top-secret U.S. Army shipment, causing the dead to rise from a nearby cemetery with an insatiable hunger for human brains.

Cast

Clu Gulager

Burt

James Karen

Frank

Don Calfa

Ernie

Thom Mathews

Freddy

Miguel A. Núñez Jr.

Spider

Brian Peck

Scuz

John Philbin

Chuck

Linnea Quigley

Trash

Beverly Randolph

Tina

Jewel Shepard

Casey

Mark Venturini

Suicide

Jonathan Terry

Colonel Glover

Themes & keywords

cemeterydark comedycrematoriumpunk rockundeadzombieparamedicatticwarehousenight of the living deadwalking deadfemale strippinglouisvillelouisville, kysupernatural horror

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Return of the Living Dead in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream The Return of the Living Dead on MGM Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is The Return of the Living Dead on Netflix?+

The Return of the Living Dead is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on MGM Amazon Channel.

How long is The Return of the Living Dead?+

The Return of the Living Dead has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in The Return of the Living Dead?+

The Return of the Living Dead stars Clu Gulager, James Karen, Don Calfa, Thom Mathews and Miguel A. Núñez Jr..

When did The Return of the Living Dead come out?+

The Return of the Living Dead is a 1985 movie directed by Dan O'Bannon.

What genre is The Return of the Living Dead?+

The Return of the Living Dead is Comedy, Horror and Science Fiction film.

Who directed The Return of the Living Dead?+

The Return of the Living Dead was directed by Dan O'Bannon.