Bonanza: The Return
1993, English. Directed by Jerry Jameson.
A man with a grudge against the late Little Joe seeks revenge on the Cartwrights and attempts to take over the Ponderosa.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 404 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Jerry JamesonDirector
- Ben JohnsonBronc Evans
- Michael Landon Jr.Benjamin 'Benj' Cartwright
- Emily WarfieldSara Cartwright
- Brian LecknerJosh Cartwright
- Richard RoundtreeJacob Briscoe
- Jack ElamBuckshot
- Dirk BlockerWalter Fenster
- David SageMiller Swanson
- Stewart MossPreston McAdam
- Dean StockwellAugustus Brandenburg
- Linda GrayAbigail 'Laredo' Stimmons
- John IngleJudge Jefferson MacKenzie
Details
- Released
- 24 November 1993
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Dortort, Michael Landon Jr.
- Budget
- $93
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What Bonanza: The Return is based on
Bonanza: The Return is adapted from a TV series.
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Bonanza: The Return: quick answers
What should I watch before Bonanza: The Return?
Watch Bonanza: The Next Generation (1988) first.
What comes after Bonanza: The Return?
Next in the series: Bonanza: Under Attack (1995).
Is Bonanza: The Return worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 404 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bonanza: The Return?
Bonanza: The Return runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Bonanza: The Return have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bonanza: The Return. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bonanza: The Return parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Bonanza: The Return is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Bonanza: The Return on?
Bonanza: The Return isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 November 1993. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bonanza: The Return?
If you liked Bonanza: The Return, try Purgatory, Barbarosa, Psych: The Movie.
Who directed Bonanza: The Return?
Bonanza: The Return (1993) was directed by Jerry Jameson and stars Ben Johnson, Michael Landon Jr., Emily Warfield.
What is Bonanza: The Return based on?
Bonanza: The Return is adapted from a TV series.