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Merlin: The Return (2000): Cast & Where to Watch

Merlin: The Return (2000) movie poster

Merlin: The Return is a 2000 sci-fi family film directed by Paul Matthews, starring Rik Mayall as Merlin, Grethe Fox and Craig Sheffer. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where to watch Watch the trailer
Merlin: The Return (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Paul Matthews
Genres
Sci-Fi , Family , Adventure , Fantasy
Original language
English
Studio
Peakviewing Productions
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Merlin: The Return About?

The premise of Merlin: The Return without spoilers.

Merlin invokes ancient Stonehenge magic to shield the Knights of the Round Table, placing them in suspended animation. Morgana and her son Mordred are cast into another realm for 1,500 years. In modern times a 20th‑century scientist discovers a portal, allowing the dark lord to pursue a scheme to enslave King Arthur’s world.

Merlin: The Return Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • magic
  • fish out of water
  • truck
  • sword
  • villainess
  • evil
  • laboratory
  • jumping off a cliff
  • knights of the round table
  • wizard
  • babe scientist
  • good versus evil
+6 more
  • sorcerer
  • demonic possession
  • arthurian legend
  • stonehenge
  • independent film
  • character name in title
Where to watch

Where to Watch Merlin: The Return

Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Merlin: The Return Cast & Characters

Rik Mayall leads the cast as Merlin, with Grethe Fox as Morgana and Craig Sheffer as Mordred. Directed by Paul Matthews; 17 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Merlin: The Return

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Videos

Merlin: The Return Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Official Trailer
  • Trailer Official Trailer #2
Cars

Cars in Merlin: The Return

7 cars on screen, including the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W210 and the 1959 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller.

All 7 cars
  • 1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W210 in Merlin: The Return 1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W210 Important role
  • 1959 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller in Merlin: The Return 1959 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller Important role
  • Massey Ferguson 35 in Merlin: The Return Massey Ferguson 35 Minor role
  • 1957 Austin A35 Countryman in Merlin: The Return 1957 Austin A35 Countryman Background role
Details

Merlin: The Return Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Merlin - Die Rückkehr” and “Le Retour de Merlin”.

Also known as
  • Merlin - Die Rückkehr
  • Le Retour de Merlin
  • Merlin: Die Rückkehr
  • Merlí: El retorn
  • Merlin: O Retorno
  • Merlin visszatér
  • Возвращение Мерлина

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FAQ

Merlin: The Return FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Merlin: The Return, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Merlin: The Return?

Merlin: The Return runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Merlin: The Return released?

Merlin: The Return was released on December 22, 2000.

Who directed Merlin: The Return?

Merlin: The Return was directed by Paul Matthews.

More films by Paul Matthews

Who is in the cast of Merlin: The Return?

Merlin: The Return stars Rik Mayall as Merlin, Grethe Fox as Morgana and Craig Sheffer as Mordred, among 17 credited actors.

Where can I watch Merlin: The Return?

In the US, Merlin: The Return is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Artiflix and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).

Does Merlin: The Return have a post-credit scene?

No. Merlin: The Return has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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