Return to Me

"A comedy straight from the heart."

2000 1h 56m EN

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 492

RomanceComedy

Synopsis

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Dragged out on a blind date a year after his wife's tragic death, grieving architect Bob Rueland finds an unexpected spark not with his date, but with Grace, the sharp-witted waitress at a lively Irish-Italian restaurant. Unbeknownst to Bob, Grace is the recipient of his late wife's donated heart. As they grow closer, their romance offers the promise of healing and the weight of a secret that could tear them apart.

“A comedy straight from the heart.”

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Cast

David Duchovny
Bob Rueland
Minnie Driver
Grace Briggs
Carroll O'Connor
Marty O'Reilly
Robert Loggia
Angelo Pardipillo
Jim Belushi
Joe Dayton
Bonnie Hunt
Megan Dayton
David Alan Grier
Charlie Johnson
Joely Richardson
Elizabeth Rueland

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Bonnie Hunt
Writers: Samantha Goodman, Don Lake, Bonnie Hunt
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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26 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Bonnie Hunt, shot by László Kovács. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Nicholas Pike. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Garth Craven shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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David Duchovny and Minnie Driver and Carroll O'Connor carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A comedy straight from the heart.".

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0122459 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Bonnie Hunt directs. László Kovács behind the camera. Nicholas Pike scores. Garth Craven cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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126 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Bonnie Hunt, shot by László Kovács. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Nicholas Pike. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Garth Craven shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5David Duchovny and Minnie Driver and Carroll O'Connor carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "A comedy straight from the heart.".
7IMDB entry: tt0122459 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: László Kovács
Original score: Nicholas Pike
Editing: Garth Craven
Production design: Brent Thomas
Costume design: Lis Bothwell
Runtime: 116 min · 1h 56m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $24,000,000
Box office: $36,600,000
Return: 153% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG
IMDB: Return to Me (2000)

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Peter McGinn2021-05-02
★ 9/10
Okay, I will admit I can be a bit of an easy grader when it comes to romantic comedies, as long as they are witty with likable characters, don’t insult my intelligence and have suitable happy endings (I guess if they don’t end happily, they aren’t rom-coms). I saw this movie many years ago, but had forgotten just enough of it to keep it fresh for me. Like many movies, the plot relies on a huge coincidence or three. The story gets sappy and sentimental in places, is rather predictable and has too much religion to suit me, but that last thing may suit you just fine, praise be. It was co-written and directed by the actress Bonnie Hunt, who is a supporting character in the film. But there is a spark of chemistry between the two lead characters, the dialogue is smart and sharp, and the movie is rich with its supporting cast, such as Jim Belushi, Robert Loggia and Archie Bunker - I mean Carroll O’Connor. Plus I have liked Minnie Driver since Circle of Friends. Just keep in mind this isn’t Hitchcock or Frank Capra stuff and doesn’t try to be. Just let it flow over you

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