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The Return

2024Movie1 h 56 minR

DramaHistory
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic666.0Rotten Tomatoes78%60%
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic666.0Rotten Tomatoes78%60%

Summary

After twenty years away, Odysseus washes up on the shores of Ithaca, haggard and unrecognizable. The king has finally returned home, but much has changed in his kingdom since he left to fight in the Trojan war.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Uberto Pasolini
Written by
John Collee, Uberto Pasolini, Edward Bond
Produced by
Uberto Pasolini, Romain Le Grand, Marco Pacchioni
Music by
Rachel Portman, Goffredo Gibellini

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Facts

November 28, 2024 · 1 h 56 min · R

Released
November 28, 2024
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
History, Drama, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
Greece, Italy, United Kingdom, France
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$3 million
Available in
48 countries

Tropes

Sequel Hook, Contemplate Our Navels, Wham Shot +5

Q&A

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

Questions about The Return

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Return?

fuboTVParamount+KanopyHoopla

In the United States, The Return streams on fuboTV and Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 24 other countries.

Is The Return worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.3, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 66). Critics rate it higher (72 out of 100) than audiences (61).

Is The Return okay for kids?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Return plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The Return a box office flop?

Budget$20 million
Box office$3 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 17% of its budget.