Return (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2007, Return is a thriller and drama film directed by Lee Kyu-man, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. A young boy experiences anesthesia awareness while undergoing surgery. Unable to respond because of a muscle relaxant administered to him, the boy is severely traumatized. The result is his killing of a young girl soon after the operation. The boy is admitted to a mental institution, and with the help of a team of psychiatrists, his memories are blocked and he is able to lead a normal life. Twenty years later a series of events unlocks his memories and once again transforms him into a murderer. As the killings continue, the secrets from twenty years earlier are slowly revealed.
Who’s in it. Return stars Kim Myung-min as Ryoo Jae-Woo, Kim Tae-woo as Oh Ji-Hoon, Kim Yu-mi as Seo Hee-Jin and Yu Jun-sang as Kang Wook-han, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, 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 Return page.
If you liked it. Fans of Return tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Return (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Return change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Return worth watching?
- Return holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Return?
- Return stars Kim Myung-min, Kim Tae-woo, Kim Yu-mi, Yu Jun-sang and Jung You-seok.
- When was Return released?
- Return was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.