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Return to Me

2000Movie1 h 56 minPG

ComedyRomance
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic547.5Rotten Tomatoes62%80%

A deeply romantic, moving romance movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

A beautifully heartwarming tale about fate, healing, and second chances.

It took a lot of persuading to get Bob, a recently widowed architect, to go on a blind date at a quirky Irish-Italian eatery. Once there, he’s instantly smitten, not with his date, but with the sharp-witted waitress. Everything seems to be going great until an unbelievable truth is revealed, one that could easily break both of their hearts for good.

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy-Drama
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Quirky Characters
  • Heartwarming Story
  • Irish-Italian Culture
  • Second Chance Romance
  • Character-Driven
  • Emotional Connection
  • Comfort Watch

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Bonnie Hunt
Written by
Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake, Andrew Stern
Produced by
Jennie Lew Tugend
Music by
Nicholas Pike

Everyone

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Facts

April 7, 2000 · 1 h 56 min · PG

Released
April 7, 2000
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Romance, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$24 million
Box office
$37 million
Available in
79 countries

Tropes

Billy Needs an Organ, Contrived Coincidence, Excuse Plot +9

  • Billy Needs an Organ
  • Contrived Coincidence
  • Excuse Plot
  • Good-Times Montage
  • Literal Change of Heart
  • The Matchmaker
  • Orphaned Punchline
  • The Promise
  • Titled After the Song
  • Token Black Friend
  • Shipper on Deck
  • Slap-Slap-Kiss

12 of 14 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Return to Me?"

Questions about Return to Me

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Where can I stream Return to Me?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuHooplaPluto TVPlexTubi TV

In the United States, Return to Me streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is Return to Me worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 54). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (58).

Is Return to Me okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Return to Me good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Return to Me make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).