Return to Mayberry
After being away for awhile, Andy Taylor returns home to Mayberry to visit Opie, now an expectant father. While there he ends up helping Barney Fife mount a campaign for sheriff.
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About Return to Mayberry
Return to Mayberry is a 1986 English-language tv movie and comedy film directed by Bob Sweeney. The cast is led by Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings.
Return to Mayberry was produced by Eltham Strathmore Pictures and Viacom Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on April 13, 1986, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Bob Sweeney
- Writers
- Everett Greenbaum, Harvey Bullock
- Release date
- April 13, 1986
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Eltham Strathmore Pictures, Viacom Productions
Return to Mayberry cast & crew
Return to Mayberry was directed by Bob Sweeney and written by Everett Greenbaum and Harvey Bullock.
The cast features Andy Griffith as Andy Taylor, Ron Howard as Opie Taylor, Don Knotts as Barney Fife, Jim Nabors as Gomer Pyle, Hal Smith as Otis Campbell, and Janet Waldo as Amanda / Aunt Bee (voice) (uncredited).
Behind the camera, it was produced by Andy Griffith and Richard O. Linke.
Is Return to Mayberry worth watching?
Return to Mayberry holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 69 ratings, a solidly received tv movie films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy tv movie and comedy, Return to Mayberry is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Return to Mayberry
Andy Griffith
Andy Taylor
Ron Howard
Opie Taylor
Don Knotts
Barney Fife
Jim Nabors
Gomer Pyle
Hal Smith
Otis Campbell
Janet Waldo
Amanda / Aunt Bee (voice) (uncredited)
Aneta Corsaut
Helen Crump Taylor
Jack Dodson
Howard Sprague
George Lindsey
Goober Pyle
Betty Lynn
Thelma Lou
Howard Morris
Ernest T. Bass
Maggie Mancuso
Charlene Darling
Return to Mayberry — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Return to Mayberry in United States?
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▸What language is Return to Mayberry in?
Return to Mayberry is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Return to Mayberry?
Return to Mayberry runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is Return to Mayberry rated?
Return to Mayberry is rated G. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 69 ratings.
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