Return to Space
The inspirational rise of SpaceX as well as Elon Musk's two-decade effort to resurrect America’s space travel ambitions.
Where to watch Return to Space in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open Return to Space there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Return to Space streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Return to Space
Return to Space is a 2022 English-language documentary film directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin. The cast is led by Elon Musk, Douglas Hurley, Robert Behnken. It has a runtime of 2h 8m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Return to Space was produced by Little Monster Films and made in United States of America. It was released on April 7, 2022, and carries a 15 certification.
- Director
- Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin
- Release date
- April 7, 2022
- OTT release
- April 7, 2022
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Little Monster Films
Return to Space cast & crew
Return to Space was directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin.
The cast features Elon Musk as Self, Douglas Hurley as Self, Robert Behnken as Self, James Bridenstine as Self, Tim Dodd as Self, and Hans-Jörg Koenigsmann as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Harry Gregson-Williams and it was produced by Anna Barnes and Matthew Hamachek.
Is Return to Space worth watching?
Return to Space holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 666 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 2h 8m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Return to Space is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Return to Space
In United States, you can stream Return to Space on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on April 7, 2022.
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Cast of Return to Space
Elon Musk
Self
Douglas Hurley
Self
Robert Behnken
Self
James Bridenstine
Self
Tim Dodd
Self
Hans-Jörg Koenigsmann
Self
Gwynne Shotwell
Self
Lars Blackmore
Self
Megan McArthur
Self
Kiko Dontchev
Self
Lori Garver
Self
Karen Nyberg
Self
Return to Space — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Return to Space in United States?
Return to Space is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Return to Space on Netflix?
Yes — Return to Space is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Return to Space in?
Return to Space is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Return to Space?
Return to Space runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
▸What is Return to Space rated?
Return to Space is rated 15. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 666 ratings.
▸When did Return to Space release on OTT?
Return to Space became available digitally on April 7, 2022.
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