The Return (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2006, The Return is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Asif Kapadia, running about 85 minutes. “The past never dies. It kills.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Joanna Mills has a successful career but feels her personal life is spinning out of control. She has few friends, an estranged father, and a crazy ex-boyfriend who is stalking her. Joanna begins having terrifying visions of a woman's murder, and it seems that she is the killer's next target. Determined to solve the mystery and escape her apparent fate, Joanna follows her visions to the victim's hometown and finds that some secrets just do not stay buried.
Who’s in it. The Return stars Sarah Michelle Gellar as Joanna Mills, Peter O'Brien as Terry Stahl, Adam Scott as Kurt and Kate Beahan as Michelle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Return has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Acorn TV and History Vault and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Return (2006)?
- In US, The Return is available to stream on Acorn TV and History Vault, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Return?
- The Return stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, Peter O'Brien, Adam Scott, Kate Beahan and Sam Shepard.
- When was The Return released?
- The Return was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.