The Return(2006)
The past never dies. It kills.
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Asif Kapadia
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Cast
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Joanna Mills
Peter O'Brien
Terry Stahl
Adam Scott
Kurt
Kate Beahan
Michelle
Sam Shepard
Ed Mills
J.C. MacKenzie
Griff
Wally Welch
Snack Stand Vendor
Brad Leland
Mr. Marlin
Darrian McClanahan
Young Joanna Mills
Erinn Allison
Annie
Robert Wilson
Billy
Frank Ertl
Ambrose Miller
Brent Smiga
Higgins
Angela Rawna
Doctor
Bonnie Gallup
Bella
Peyton Hayslip
Laraine
Ben Hamby
Extra
Erica Jones
Additional Voices
The Return — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Return?+
The Return is available to stream on Acorn TV, History Vault, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Return come out?+
The Return was released in 2006.
How long is The Return?+
The Return runs for 85 minutes (1 hour and 25 minutes).
Who directed The Return?+
The Return was directed by Asif Kapadia.
Who stars in The Return?+
The Return stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, Peter O'Brien, Adam Scott, Kate Beahan and Sam Shepard.
Is The Return worth watching?+
The Return holds a 6.0/10 rating from 671 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of horror, drama and thriller.
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