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The Returned

2004Movie1 h 42 min

64
DecentGoodWatch score
64
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

The lives of the residents of a small French town are changed when thousands of the recently dead inexplicably come back to life and try to integrate themselves into society that has changed for them.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Directed by
Robin Campillo

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Facts

October 27, 2004 · 1 h 42 min · Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
October 27, 2004
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
42 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Returned?"

Questions about The Returned

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Returned?

In the United States, The Returned streams on Philo, AMC+, Shudder, Shahid VIP, and BFI Player. It also streams in 39 other countries.

Is The Returned worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 5.8, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 75%). Critics rate it higher (75 out of 100) than audiences (54).

Will The Returned scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for uncanny and 7 for tension, but 4 for scares.

Will I feel good after watching The Returned?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is The Returned in English?

French

No, it was made in French.