The Return (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2017, The Return is a drama and family film directed by Heo Chul, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Byun goes back to his hometown and opens a small restaurant selling food and makgeolli (traditional rice wine). He puts up a framed quote that states "If you drink makgeolli here, those you miss will return." A young woman, Joo-Young begins to stay there and work. People with their own stories gather at the restaurant.
Who’s in it. The Return stars Kim Yu-seok as Byun, Sohn Su-hyun as Jooyoung, Park Byung-eun as Jung-hwan and Choi Jong-hoon as Jin-chul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Return has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Return page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Return tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Return (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Return change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Return worth watching?
- The Return holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Return?
- The Return stars Kim Yu-seok, Sohn Su-hyun, Park Byung-eun, Choi Jong-hoon and Ri Woo-jin.
- When was The Return released?
- The Return was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.