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Return to Me

  • 20002000
  • PGPG
  • 1h 55m
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David Duchovny and Minnie Driver in Return to Me (2000)
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A man who falls in love with the woman who received his wife's heart must decide which woman it is who holds his heart.A man who falls in love with the woman who received his wife's heart must decide which woman it is who holds his heart.A man who falls in love with the woman who received his wife's heart must decide which woman it is who holds his heart.

IMDb RATING
6.9/10
21K
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POPULARITY
3,418
98
  • Director
    • Bonnie Hunt
  • Writers
    • Bonnie Hunt(story)
    • Don Lake(story)
    • Andrew Stern(story)
  • Stars
    • David Duchovny
    • Minnie Driver
    • Carroll O'Connor
Top credits
  • Director
    • Bonnie Hunt
  • Writers
    • Bonnie Hunt(story)
    • Don Lake(story)
    • Andrew Stern(story)
  • Stars
    • David Duchovny
    • Minnie Driver
    • Carroll O'Connor
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 299User reviews
    • 53Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

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    David Duchovny and Minnie Driver in Return to Me (2000)
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    David Duchovny and Minnie Driver in Return to Me (2000)
    David Duchovny and Minnie Driver in Return to Me (2000)

    Top cast

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    David Duchovny
    David Duchovny
    • Bob Ruelandas Bob Rueland
    Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver
    • Grace Briggsas Grace Briggs
    Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor
    • Marty O'Reillyas Marty O'Reilly
    Robert Loggia
    Robert Loggia
    • Angelo Pardipilloas Angelo Pardipillo
    Bonnie Hunt
    Bonnie Hunt
    • Megan Daytonas Megan Dayton
    David Alan Grier
    David Alan Grier
    • Charlie Johnsonas Charlie Johnson
    Joely Richardson
    Joely Richardson
    • Elizabeth Ruelandas Elizabeth Rueland
    Eddie Jones
    Eddie Jones
    • Emmett McFaddenas Emmett McFadden
    Jim Belushi
    Jim Belushi
    • Joe Daytonas Joe Dayton
    • (as James Belushi)
    Marianne Muellerleile
    Marianne Muellerleile
    • Sophieas Sophie
    William Bronder
    • Wally Jatczakas Wally Jatczak
    Brian Howe
    Brian Howe
    • Mikeas Mike
    Chris Barnes
    Chris Barnes
    • Jeffas Jeff
    Adam Tanguay
    Adam Tanguay
    • Adam Daytonas Adam Dayton
    Karson Pound
    • Karson Daytonas Karson Dayton
    Tyler Spitzer
    • Tyler Daytonas Tyler Dayton
    Laura Larsen
    • Laura Daytonas Laura Dayton
    Austin Samuel Hibbs
    • Austin Daytonas Austin Dayton
    • Director
      • Bonnie Hunt
    • Writers
      • Bonnie Hunt(story) (screenplay)
      • Don Lake(story) (screenplay)
      • Andrew Stern(story)
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    Storyline

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    The film opens with a loving husband and wife preparing for a very important fund raising dinner. The evening ends with the loss of the wife. In a hospital a weak young woman who may die soon if she can not get a new heart. Jump ahead one year the young woman received a heart and is trying to adjust to a life no longer counted by hours or days, she can actually make plans. The grieving husband and his dog are still trying to adjust to life without his wife. His friends keep trying to pry him from his "work is my life" existence by setting him up on blinds dates. Finally he actually shows up for one at an Irish-Italian restaurant where he finds himself more attracted to the waitress than his blind date. He finds an excuse to return to the restaurant in hopes of seeing the waitress again, there's just something attractive about her. Unknown to both the attraction they both feel for one another is Grace has the heart of Bob's dead wife. What can you say after that! Carroll O'Connor says exactly the right thing to Bob after he finds out this ironic coincidence. —Gremma
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    • looking at oneself in a mirror
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • A comedy straight from the heart.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for language and thematic elements
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Bonnie Hunt's brother is a physician at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago. He arranged for the hospital to be used as a setting in the film.
    • Goofs
      In one scene, Mel (the dog) has two dog dishes near the door. Bob picks one up and carries it into the kitchen, but when the shot cuts back to the dog at the door, there are still two dishes on the floor.
    • Quotes

      Bob Rueland: I miss Elizabeth. I'll always miss her. But I ache for Grace.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Nostalgia Chick: Return to Me (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Return To Me
      Written by Danny DiMinno (as Daniel DiMinno) and Carmen Lombardo

      Arrangement produced by Nicholas Pike and Bonnie Hunt

      Performed by Dean Martin

      Courtesy of Capitol Records

      Under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets

    User reviews299

    Review
    Top review
    David Duchovny shines!
    David Duchovny shines in this movie! He refreshingly shows that he IS able to play other types of characters besides that of his trademark character, Fox Mulder.

    Don't get me wrong, he is great in the X-Files, but it is about time we saw him in something that highlights his talents! All we ever see of him is the monotone "Fox Mulder, FBI".

    He had the best performance in this movie because it was greatly different from others he has done. He showed kindness, charm, and humor. A rare thing you see from the X-Files hottie.

    If you love David Duchovny and want to see him in something different than your usual alien hunting FBI agent, see this movie. He will take your breath away!
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    • Jun 28, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 7, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MGM
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Distance Calls
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • JLT Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $24,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $32,722,798
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,820,836
      • Apr 9, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $36,609,995
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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