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The Return of the Living Dead (1985)

Movie91 minRated R

TMDB7.2/ 10CTV score7.1/ 10

Where to watch The Return of the Living Dead in Australia

The Return of the Living Dead is streaming in Australia on Prime Video (subscription). You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV from $4.99 and Prime Video Store from $4.99.

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

About The Return of the Living Dead

When foreman Frank shows new employee Freddy a secret military experiment in a supply warehouse in Louisville, Kentucky, the two klutzes accidentally release a gas that reanimates corpses into flesh-eating zombies. As the epidemic spreads throughout the town, and the creatures satisfy their hunger in gory and outlandish ways, Frank and Freddy fight to survive with the help of their boss and a mysterious mortician.

Year
1985
Genres
Horror, Sci-Fi, Comedy
Runtime
91 min
Rated
R
Director
Dan O'Bannon
Top cast
Clu Gulager, James Karen, Don Calfa, Thom Mathews

The Return of the Living Dead release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of The Return of the Living Dead

  • Clu Gulageras Burt
  • James Karenas Frank
  • Don Calfaas Ernie
  • Thom Mathewsas Freddy
  • Miguel A. Núñez Jr.as Spider
  • Brian Peckas Scuz
  • John Philbinas Chuck
  • Linnea Quigleyas Trash
  • Beverly Randolphas Tina
  • Jewel Shepardas Casey
  • Mark Venturinias Suicide
  • Jonathan Terryas Colonel Glover
  • Cathleen Cordellas Colonel's Wife
  • David Bondas Radio Corpse #2
  • Derrick Briceas Gunnery Sergeant
Director
Dan O'Bannon
Screenplay
Dan O'Bannon
Story
John A. Russo, Rudy Ricci, Russell Streiner
Producer
Tom Fox
Original Music Composer
Matt Clifford
Director of Photography
Jules Brenner

Cast and crew: TMDB.

Return of the Living Dead Collection, in release order

  1. 1.The Return of the Living Dead25 April 1985
  2. 2.Return of the Living Dead Part II15 January 1988
  3. 3.Return of the Living Dead III1 October 1993
  4. 4.Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis15 October 2005
  5. 5.Return of the Living Dead: Rave to the Grave15 October 2005
  6. 6.Return of the Living Dead

Collection: TMDB.

The Return of the Living Dead trailer

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No, The Return of the Living Dead is not on Netflix in Australia right now. It is streaming on Prime Video.

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No, The Return of the Living Dead is not on a free service in Australia right now. You can stream it on Prime Video and rent or buy it on Apple TV from $4.99 and Prime Video Store from $4.99.

Can I rent or buy The Return of the Living Dead in Australia?

Yes, you can rent or buy The Return of the Living Dead in Australia on Apple TV (rent from $4.99, buy from $14.99) and Prime Video Store (rent from $4.99, buy from $14.99).

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