Merlin: The Return is a 2000 English-language Adventure Family movie written and directed by Paul Matthews and produced by Elizabeth Matthews and Paul Matthews under the banner of Allumination. Merlin: The Return is the story of the battle between good and evil. The dark forces of Mordred are pitted against the mythical sorcery of Merlin. Mordred and his mother Morgana have been imprisoned in another world for the past 1500 years while Merlin's magical powers kept them at bay. However, in the present, a scientist accidentally finds the gateway to the other world and is about to release Mordred into 20th Century life. Arthur is reawakened from his slumber and together with Merlin, tries to find a way to stop Mordred from re-entering this world. Written by Anon. Merlin: the return features Rik Mayall, Patrick Bergin, Craig Sheffer, Adrian Paul, Julie Hartley, Tia Carrere and Malcolm Cochrane. The film is based on Arthurian legend. The music was composed by Mark Thomas. Cinematography was done by Vincent G. Cox and editing by Peter Davies. The motion picture has a running time of 90 minutes. It was released on 22nd December 2000. The motion picture made a box office gross of £0 million. Distribution rights for the motion picture were acquired by Peakviewing Transatlantic Plc.