The Return of Josey Wales
1986, English. Directed by Michael Parks.
Legend has it he lives.
In a small, dusty border town, two long-time best friends of the mysterious gunman Josey Wales are brutally murdered by marauding rurales. The rurales, led by the beastial Commandante Escobar, head back to Mexico with gambler Ten Spot as hostage. Told of his friend's peril, Josey sets out on a trail of bloody vengeance.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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- Released
- 1 October 1986
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Forrest Carter
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What The Return of Josey Wales is based on
The Return of Josey Wales is adapted from a novel.
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The Return of Josey Wales: quick answers
What should I watch before The Return of Josey Wales?
Watch The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) first.
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How long is The Return of Josey Wales?
The Return of Josey Wales runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Return of Josey Wales have a post-credits scene?
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The Return of Josey Wales is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Return of Josey Wales isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 October 1986. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Return of Josey Wales?
If you liked The Return of Josey Wales, try Dead for a Dollar, A Man Called Sledge, The Magnificent Seven.
Who directed The Return of Josey Wales?
The Return of Josey Wales (1986) was directed by Michael Parks and stars Michael Parks, Rafael Campos, Charles McCoy.
What is The Return of Josey Wales based on?
The Return of Josey Wales is adapted from a novel.