They Came Back (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2004, They Came Back is a fantasy and drama film directed by Robin Campillo, running about 102 minutes. “Why have the dead suddenly returned...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The lives of the residents of a small French town are changed when thousands of the recently dead inexplicably come back to life and try to integrate themselves into society that has changed for them.
Who’s in it. They Came Back stars Géraldine Pailhas as Rachel, Jonathan Zaccaï as Mathieu, Frédéric Pierrot as Gardet and Catherine Samie as Martha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, They Came Back has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shahid VIP and BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch They Came Back page.
If you liked it. Fans of They Came Back tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch They Came Back (2004)?
- In US, They Came Back is available to stream on Shahid VIP and BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is They Came Back worth watching?
- They Came Back holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in They Came Back?
- They Came Back stars Géraldine Pailhas, Jonathan Zaccaï, Frédéric Pierrot, Catherine Samie and Victor Garrivier.
- When was They Came Back released?
- They Came Back was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.