The Return (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7.5

Released in 2003, The Return is a drama film directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. The relationships among two pre-pubescent brothers and their estranged father are tested on a trip into the Russian wilderness.
Who’s in it. The Return stars Vladimir Garin as Andrey, Konstantin Lavronenko as Father, Nataliya Vdovina as Mother and Ivan Dobronravov as Ivan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Return has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $8.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Return?
- The Return stars Vladimir Garin, Konstantin Lavronenko, Nataliya Vdovina, Ivan Dobronravov and Lyubov Kazakova.
- When was The Return released?
- The Return was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.
