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FANTASY . 1983 . 1h 36m . 6.1/10

The Return of Captain Invincible_

"What the world needs now is a shining hero!"

In WWII, Captain Invincible used his superpowers against the Nazis and was hailed as a hero. But when he was accused of treason, he retired to Australia in disgrace. Cut to the present, when a US super secret super weapon is stolen and he's asked to come back to the States in order to help stop evil and restore his sterling reputation. Unfortunately, Captain Invincible is a drunk now...

Starring Alan Arkin, Christopher Lee, Kate Fitzpatrick
6.1/10
Rating
1h 36m
Runtime
1983
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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What the world needs now is a shining hero!

In WWII, Captain Invincible used his superpowers against the Nazis and was hailed as a hero. But when he was accused of treason, he retired to Australia in disgrace. Cut to the present, when a US super secret super weapon is stolen and he's asked to come back to the States in order to help stop evil and restore his sterling reputation. Unfortunately, Captain Invincible is a drunk now...

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Cast
Alan Arkin stars as Captain Invincible in The Return of Captain Invincible.
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Year context
The Return of Captain Invincible was released 43 years ago in 1983.
Overview
In WWII, Captain Invincible used his superpowers against the Nazis and was hailed as a hero. But when he was accused of treason, he retired to Australia in d...
The Return of Captain Invincible is a Fantasy, Action, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 36m.

BOX OFFICE

$3.0M
Budget

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
96 min (1h 36m)
Country
Rating
6.1/10 (37 votes)
Budget
$3,000,000

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Return of Captain Invincible about?
In WWII, Captain Invincible used his superpowers against the Nazis and was hailed as a hero. But when he was accused of treason, he retired to Australia in disgrace. Cut to the present, when a US super secret super weapon is stolen and he's asked to come back to the States in order to help stop evil and restore his sterling reputation. Unfortunately, Captain Invincible is a drunk now...
How long is The Return of Captain Invincible?
The Return of Captain Invincible has a runtime of 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Who stars in The Return of Captain Invincible?
The cast of The Return of Captain Invincible includes Alan Arkin, Christopher Lee, Kate Fitzpatrick, Bill Hunter, Michael Pate.
What is the rating of The Return of Captain Invincible?
The Return of Captain Invincible has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 37 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (4)

Fantasy Action Comedy Science Fiction
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