Return to Me (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 6.6

Return to Me poster

Released in 2000, Return to Me is a comedy and romance film directed by Bonnie Hunt, running about 115 minutes. “A comedy straight from the heart” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. It took a lot of cajoling to get Bob, a recently widowed architect, to go on a blind date at a quirky Irish-Italian eatery. Once there, he's smitten instantly 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.

Who’s in it. Return to Me stars David Duchovny as Bob Rueland, Minnie Driver as Grace Briggs, Carroll O'Connor as Marty O'Reilly and Robert Loggia as Angelo Pardipillo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Return to Me has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $36.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Return to Me page.

If you liked it. Fans of Return to Me tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Return to Me (2000)?
In US, Return to Me is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Return to Me worth watching?
Return to Me holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Return to Me?
Return to Me stars David Duchovny, Minnie Driver, Carroll O'Connor, Robert Loggia and Jim Belushi.
When was Return to Me released?
Return to Me was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.