The Return (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2003, The Return is a drama film directed by Dermot Boyd, running about 98 minutes. “Murder... love... betrayal...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A former alcoholic returns home after ten years in prison for the murder of her husband. As her recollection of the murder returns, things take a different turn.
Who’s in it. The Return stars Julie Walters as Izzie, Neil Dudgeon as Matt, Ger Ryan as Maggie and Nick Dunning as Tony, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Return has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AcornTV Amazon Channel and Acorn TV Apple TV. 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 (2003)?
- In US, The Return is available to stream on AcornTV Amazon Channel and Acorn TV Apple TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Return worth watching?
- The Return holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Return?
- The Return stars Julie Walters, Neil Dudgeon, Ger Ryan, Nick Dunning and Glen Barry.
- When was The Return released?
- The Return was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.