The Return
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Acorn TV and History Vault.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about The Return
Where can I watch The Return in the United States?
The Return is available to stream on Acorn TV and History Vault in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Return for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The Return needs a subscription to Acorn TV and History Vault, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for The Return?
The Return scores 6.0 on The Movie Database, 4.7 on IMDb, 32% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 54 on Metacritic.
Who stars in The Return?
The Return stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, Peter O'Brien, Adam Scott, Kate Beahan, and Sam Shepard. Asif Kapadia is the director.
How long is The Return?
The Return runs 1h 25m (85 minutes).
When did The Return come out?
The Return was released on November 10, 2006.
Which studio made The Return?
The Return was produced by Rogue Pictures, Intrepid Pictures, and Raygun Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for The Return?
The Return was made on a budget of $15,000,000.
How much did The Return make at the box office?
The Return grossed $11,992,014 worldwide, against a budget of $15,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.