Return to Me

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Return to Me

PG

2000

1h 53m

Romance

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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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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

An unbelievable premise, but sweet and romantic.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 28, 2010

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Kay Dickinson

Sight & Sound

Even the undercharged charisma of David Duchovny as Bob is well cushioned by the film's refreshingly zesty script.

Dec 2, 2002

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Steven D. Greydanus

Decent Films

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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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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Noel L

This movie is a prime example of "What goes around, comes around" I wonder if this is where the writers of 21 grams got an idea for their film

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/30/25

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Raymond D.

Sweet romance story. Minnie Driver is endearing in her role and you can't but help root for David Duchovney. It was fun watching the actors of a bygone era acting together.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/05/25

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Ross M.

Sweet romantic comedies are a favorite.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/15/25

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Kathryn V

What a very sweet movie. Heartwarming!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/25

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Delia C

A sweet movie with great music. An honest look at family humor and dynamics. Bonnie Hunt is a dream.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/16/25

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William R

I love this movie! Recently I lost my 54-year-old son to a heart attack & this movie helped me cry for the first time since his loss. I had a lot of emotions stored up inside but hadn't found the right trigger to help me release it! David Dacockney who plays a lot of weird and strange parts was excellent in this movie and there was great chemistry between him and Minnie Driver. The whole cast was excellent in this story was very moving. Something like this could happen to any of us! For any who are wondering, the zoo was from Lincoln Park in Chicago, Illinois

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/15/25

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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
Producer: Jennie Lew Tugend
Screenwriter: Bonnie Hunt, Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake, Don Lake, Andrew Stern, Samantha Goodman
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: JLT Productions, Metro Goldwyn Mayer
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
Runtime: 1h 53m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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