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The Return

2006Movie1 h 25 minPG-13

DramaHorror
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Metacritic385.4Rotten Tomatoes15%32%
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Metacritic385.4Rotten Tomatoes15%32%

Summary

Joanna Mills has a successful career but feels her personal life is spinning out of control. She has few friends, an estranged father, and a crazy ex-boyfriend who is stalking her.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Asif Kapadia
Written by
Adam Sussman
Produced by
Ron Schmidt, Jeffrey Silver, Aaron Ryder
Music by
Dario Marianelli

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Facts

November 10, 2006 · 1 h 25 min · PG-13

Released
November 10, 2006
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$12 million
Available in
87 countries

Tropes

No Antagonist, Sequel Hook, Meaningful Name +5

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Return?"

Questions about The Return

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Where can I stream The Return?

Acorn TVHistory Vault

In the United States, The Return streams on Acorn TV and History Vault. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is The Return worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 4.7, Rotten Tomatoes 15%, and Metacritic 38). Audiences rate it higher (44 out of 100) than critics (27).

Is The Return okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will The Return scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching The Return?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Was The Return a box office flop?

Budget$15 million
Box office$12 million

Yes: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $12 million worldwide, 80% of its budget.