The Return of the Living Dead (1985): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to The Return of the Living Dead: streaming options, cast and core facts.

The Return of the Living Dead (1985) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. They're back from the grave and ready to party!
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Clu Gulager as Burt; James Karen as Frank; Don Calfa as Ernie; Thom Mathews as Freddy; Miguel A. Núñez Jr. as Spider; Brian Peck as Scuz; John Philbin as Chuck; Linnea Quigley as Trash
About The Return of the Living Dead
When two bumbling employees at a medical supply warehouse accidentally release a deadly gas into the air, the vapors cause the dead to rise again as zombies.
More like The Return of the Living Dead
- Freaks of Nature
- Dawn of the Dead
- A Haunted House 2
- Die Alone
- Once Bitten
- Burke & Hare
- Night of the Demons
- A Return to Salem's Lot
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Return of the Living Dead?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Return of the Living Dead?
Clu Gulager as Burt; James Karen as Frank; Don Calfa as Ernie; Thom Mathews as Freddy; Miguel A. Núñez Jr. as Spider; Brian Peck as Scuz; John Philbin as Chuck; Linnea Quigley as Trash
Is this The Return of the Living Dead guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



