7.2
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The Return
2011·Movie
·1h 42min·
About
After a decade abroad, Antonio returns to Costa Rica for a short visit. Unable to run away as usual, he is confronted with everything he has desperately struggled to put in the past: a broken family, an ailing father, a violent country and long lost friends.
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Questions about The Return
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Return worth watching?
65
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 15%, and Metacritic 38). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is The Return?
1 h 42 min
The Return runs 1 h 42 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on The Return?
Critics27
Audiences53
Not quite. Audiences rate The Return higher (53) than critics (27). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
What language is The Return in?
Spanish
It was made in Spanish. Produced in Costa Rica.
What tropes does The Return use?
Sequel HookWham ShotNo AntagonistContinuity NodWham LineRevisiting the RootsMeaningful NameContemplate Our Navels
TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for The Return, including Sequel Hook, Wham Shot, No Antagonist.