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The Return (2006)

โ€œThe past never dies. It kills.โ€

6.0/10 ยท 663 votes 1h 25m pg-13 ThrillerDramaHorror

#160 of 217 films from 2006 #1967 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Asif Kapadia ยท Written by Adam Sussman

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Overview

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. Joanna begins having terrifying visions of a woman's murder, and it seems that she is the killer's next target. Determined to solve the mystery and escape her apparent fate, Joanna follows her visions to the victim's hometown and finds that some secrets just do not stay buried.

Cast

Sarah Michelle Gellaras Joanna Mills
Peter O'Brienas Terry Stahl
Adam Scottas Kurt
Kate Beahanas Michelle
Sam Shepardas Ed Mills
J.C. MacKenzieas Griff
Wally Welchas Snack Stand Vendor
Brad Lelandas Mr. Marlin
Darrian McClanahanas Young Joanna Mills
Erinn Allisonas Annie
Robert Wilsonas Billy
Frank Ertlas Ambrose Miller
Brent Smigaas Higgins
Angela Rawnaas Doctor

Facts

Release dateNovember 10, 2006
Runtime85 min (1h 25m) โ€” shorter as the 2006 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$11,992,014 (0.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0433442

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Questions

How long is The Return?
The Return runs 85 minutes (1h 25m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Return worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 663 votes, which places it #160 of 217 films released in 2006 in this index (top 27%) and #1967 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Return?
The Return was directed by Asif Kapadia. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Senna (2010), Amy (2015).
Who stars in The Return?
Sarah Michelle Gellar as Joanna Mills; Peter O'Brien as Terry Stahl; Adam Scott as Kurt; Kate Beahan as Michelle; Sam Shepard as Ed Mills; J.C. MacKenzie as Griff.
What is The Return rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Return?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/96557.

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