Return to Mayberry
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Return to Mayberry

1986 • 95 min • TV Movie · Comedy

Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 6
62
Movie Knight Score
70 reviews
  • 62 Audience · 70 · 100%

Andy Taylor returns to Mayberry to visit his son Opie, who is about to become a father. While home, Andy finds himself helping Barney Fife with his campaign for sheriff, bringing back classic small-town charm and humor.

Violence & peril
1/10
Language
1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
1/10
Romance & sensuality
0/10
Scary moments
0/10

Heads up

  • Very mild, dated humor

What it models well

  • Community spirit
  • Loyalty to friends
  • Family bonds
  • Helping others

Talk about it after

  • Small-town life vs. big-city life
  • The meaning of friendship
  • Handling disagreements peacefully

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Top billed cast

Director: Bob Sweeney • Crew: Everett Greenbaum, Harvey Bullock

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Details

TMDB audience
6.2/10 (70)
Age rating
G
Status
Released

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