The Incredible Hulk Returns

Name: The Incredible Hulk Returns
Genre: Action, Drama, Adventure, TV Movie
Released: 1988-05-22
Duration: 1 h 34 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Bill Bixby, Lou Ferrigno, Jack Colvin, Lee Purcell, Charles Napier

1988·Movie·NR·94 min·★ 6.3(164)

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“His pent-up anger has been seething for 6 long years. Tonight, the incredible explosion!”

Years after the end of the original series, David Banner continues his wandering search for a cure for the condition that turns him into the Hulk. He reunites with former colleague Don Blake, unaware of his mystical connection to Thor. When a criminal organization threatens their lives, Banner is forced to unleash the Hulk once again, marking the character’s return after the series finale.

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About The Incredible Hulk Returns

The Incredible Hulk Returns is a 1988 English-language action, drama and adventure film directed by Nicholas Corea. The cast is led by Bill Bixby, Lou Ferrigno, Jack Colvin. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, IndieFlix.

The Incredible Hulk Returns was produced by New World Television, Bixby-Brandon Productions, and NBC and made in United States of America. It was released on May 22, 1988, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Nicholas Corea
Writers: Nicholas Corea
Release date: May 22, 1988
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: New World Television, Bixby-Brandon Productions, NBC

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The Incredible Hulk Returns cast & crew

The Incredible Hulk Returns was directed by Nicholas Corea and written by Nicholas Corea.

The cast features Bill Bixby as Dr. David Bruce Banner, Lou Ferrigno as The Hulk, Jack Colvin as Jack McGee, Lee Purcell as Maggie Shaw, Charles Napier as Mike Fouche, and John Gabriel as Joshua Lambert.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lance Rubin, cinematography is by Chuck Colwell, and it was produced by Nicholas Corea and Bill Bixby.

Is The Incredible Hulk Returns worth watching?

The Incredible Hulk Returns holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 164 ratings, a solidly received action films.

At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy action, drama, and adventure, The Incredible Hulk Returns is worth a place on your watchlist.

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