The Return of the Pink Panther
1975, English. Directed by Blake Edwards.
The famous Pink Panther jewel has once again been stolen and Inspector Clouseau is called in to catch the thief. The Inspector is convinced that 'The Phantom' has returned and utilises all of his resources – himself and his Asian manservant – to reveal the identity of 'The Phantom'.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 724 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Return of the Pink Panther isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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The Pink Panther (Original): watch order
Cast & crew
- Blake EdwardsDirector
- Peter SellersInspector Clouseau
- Christopher PlummerSir Charles Litton
- Catherine SchellClaudine
- Herbert LomChief Inspector Dreyfus
- Peter ArneColonel Sharki
- Peter JeffreyGeneral Wadafi
- Grégoire AslanChief of Lugash Police
- David LodgeMac
- Graham StarkPepe
- Eric PohlmannFat Man
- André MaranneSgt. François Chevalier
- Burt KwoukCato Fong
Details
- Released
- 21 May 1975
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Blake Edwards, Frank Waldman
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $42M
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After The Return of the Pink Panther
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The Pink Panther Strikes Again
1976 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickNext in the series
Revenge of the Pink Panther
1978 · 6.4/10
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Trail of the Pink Panther
1982 · 5.1/10
SnoozefestNext in the series
Curse of the Pink Panther
1983 · 4.6/10
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Son of the Pink Panther
1993 · 4.6/10
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Trail of the Pink Panther
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A Shot in the Dark
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Revenge of the Pink Panther
1978 · 6.4/10
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The Pink Panther
1963 · 6.9/10
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1968 · 5.0/10
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The Return of the Pink Panther: quick answers
What should I watch before The Return of the Pink Panther?
Watch The Pink Panther (1963), A Shot in the Dark (1964), and Inspector Clouseau (1968) first.
What comes after The Return of the Pink Panther?
Next in the series: The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976), Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978), and Trail of the Pink Panther (1982).
Is The Return of the Pink Panther worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 724 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Return of the Pink Panther?
The Return of the Pink Panther runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does The Return of the Pink Panther have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Return of the Pink Panther. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Return of the Pink Panther parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Return of the Pink Panther is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Return of the Pink Panther on?
The Return of the Pink Panther isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Return of the Pink Panther?
If you liked The Return of the Pink Panther, try Curse of the Pink Panther, Trail of the Pink Panther, A Shot in the Dark.
Who directed The Return of the Pink Panther?
The Return of the Pink Panther (1975) was directed by Blake Edwards and stars Peter Sellers, Christopher Plummer, Catherine Schell.