Top Cast
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Andy Griffith
Andy Taylor
Ron Howard
Opie Taylor
Don Knotts
Barney Fife
Jim Nabors
Gomer Pyle
Hal Smith
Otis Campbell
Janet Waldo
Amanda / Aunt Bee (voice) (uncredited)
Aneta Corsaut
Helen Crump Taylor
Jack Dodson
Howard Sprague
George Lindsey
Goober Pyle
Betty Lynn
Thelma Lou
Howard Morris
Ernest T. Bass
Maggie Mancuso
Charlene Darling
Denver Pyle
Briscoe Darling
Rodney Dillard
Rodney Darling
Doug Dillard
Doug Darling
Mitch Jayne
Mitch Darling
Richard Lineback
Wally Butler
Karlene Crockett
Eunice Taylor
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 13, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Sweeney
- Screenplay & Story
- Harvey Bullock, Everett Greenbaum
- Original Score
- Earle Hagen, Herbert W. Spencer
- Original Title
- Return to Mayberry
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Eltham Strathmore Pictures, Viacom Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Sweeney
Harvey Bullock, Everett Greenbaum
Earle Hagen, Herbert W. Spencer
David Solomon
Andy Griffith, Robin S. Clark, Dean Hargrove, Richard O. Linke
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Sweeney
Director
Harvey Bullock
Writer
Everett Greenbaum
Writer
David Solomon
Editor
Robin S. Clark
Producer
Ray Storey
Production Design
Pat Welch
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Return to Mayberry
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Return to Mayberry about?
After being away for awhile, Andy Taylor returns home to Mayberry to visit Opie, now an expectant father. While there he ends up helping Barney Fife mount a campaign for sheriff.
Who directed Return to Mayberry?
Return to Mayberry was directed by Bob Sweeney.
Who stars in Return to Mayberry?
The principal cast of Return to Mayberry includes Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Jim Nabors, Hal Smith.
When was Return to Mayberry released and how long is it?
Return to Mayberry was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Return to Mayberry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Return to Mayberry was composed by Earle Hagen, Herbert W. Spencer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Return to Mayberry?
Return to Mayberry holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).