Return to Earth
Seen it?1976 | 74 min | Drama, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 14 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1976: an older pace and style.
The story of Buzz Aldrin, the second astronaut to walk on the moon, and the problems he had after his return to Earth, including the breakup of his marriage, a nervous breakdown and his hospitalization for psychiatric problems.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jud Taylor
- Cliff RobertsonCol. Edwin A. 'Buzz' Aldrin Jr.
- Shirley KnightJoan Aldrin
- Charles CioffiDr. Sam Mayhill
- Ralph BellamyCol. Edwin E. Aldrin
- Stefanie PowersMarianne
- Kraig MetzingerAndy Aldrin
- Tony MarksMike Aldrin
- Stephen PearlmanDr. Hotfield
- Stefan GieraschAl Davis
- Mark Roberts