Return to Me

PG

Released Apr 7, 2000

1 hr. 53 min.

Romance

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62%

101 Reviews

Tomatometer

79%

25,000+ Ratings

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Heartbroken and struggling emotionally after his wife's death in a car accident, Bob Rueland (David Duchovny) agrees to go on a blind date set up by his friend Charlie (David Alan Grier). Though the date fizzles, sparks fly between Bob and the waitress, Grace (Minnie Driver), a recovered heart transplant patient with intimacy problems of her own. When Bob discovers Grace's heart came from his own organ donor wife, an unusual romance blossoms between the two.

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Critics Consensus

David Duchovny and Minnie Driver provide heart-warming romance and comedy in this solid debut by Director Bonnie Hunt.

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Harry N

Sad start to a movie of a young husband who loses his wife suddenly and unexpectedly. Since I lost my wife unexpectedly I understand the confusion, depression and immobility such loss can trigger. It is realistically portrayed. Yet the movie follows his adjustment to the tragedy with the moral support of his friends. Each character seems to be the person they are. Great supporting cast with Belushi, Hunt, O'Connell and Loggia. Although the premise is contrived the movie flows with an air of sweetness and optimism. Many appropriate comedic touches throughout. An uplifting watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/15/24

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Audience Member

Over 20 years old and it’s actually good and involving very emotional considering its unexpected circumstances but very hopeful Grace is dying and Bob's wife dies at the same time; Grace gets a new heart while Bob's breaks turns out Grace has Bob's late wife's heart and she is living with the shame of God being too kind to her Bob working at a zoo decides its time for a change and when the two meet it's the most unusual chance meeting of their lives Bonnie Hunt who stars and directs gives a lot of heart and hope for those who deserve a second chance at anything Driver and Duchovny are quite the delight together

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/08/24

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Fred K

So many emotions. And great writing. Fun fact that most of the actors were family or friends of the writers!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/30/24

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Concerned P

One of my top 5 ever romantic movies.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/24

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Audience Member

Fantastic movie. The cast is fantastic and I love the family dynamic in this movie. This has the American dream written all over it and I love that. Minnie Driver is fantastic!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/25/24

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Audience Member

One of my favorite romantic movies of all time. The writing and performances by David Duchovny and Minnie Driver was perfection. I wish they made more movies like this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/24

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Bonnie Hunt

Director

David Duchovny

Bob Rueland

Minnie Driver

Grace Briggs

Carroll O'Connor

Marty O'Reilly

Robert Loggia

Angelo Pardipillo

Bonnie Hunt

Megan Dayton

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Nell Minow

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An unbelievable premise, but sweet and romantic.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 28, 2010

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Steven D. Greydanus

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Characters you can enjoy watching and will care about, places you will enjoy spending time, and a charming, hopeful look at love amid the vagaries of life.

Rated: B+

May 8, 2002

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Rated: 2.5/4

Mar 22, 2002

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Marya E. Gates

Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack)

There’s a kind of strange magic to this rom-com that so many films in this genre are missing these days.

Feb 14, 2024

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Rachel Wagner

rachelsreviews.net

Driver and Duchovny have such great chemistry and all the supporting cast feel like a family.

Rated: 8/10

Feb 28, 2019

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

Touches the audience's heart without being sappy.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 4, 2010

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Synopsis

Heartbroken and struggling emotionally after his wife's death in a car accident, Bob Rueland (David Duchovny) agrees to go on a blind date set up by his friend Charlie (David Alan Grier). Though the date fizzles, sparks fly between Bob and the waitress, Grace (Minnie Driver), a recovered heart transplant patient with intimacy problems of her own. When Bob discovers Grace's heart came from his own organ donor wife, an unusual romance blossoms between the two.

Director: Bonnie Hunt
Executive Producer: C.O. Erickson, Melanie Greene
Screenwriter: Bonnie Hunt, Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake, Don Lake, Andrew Stern, Samantha Goodman
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: Metro Goldwyn Mayer, JLT Productions
Rating: PG (Thematic Elements|Language)
Genre: Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 7, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 16, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $32.7M
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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