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Return (2012): Ratings & Box Office

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Return is a 2012 drama directed by Liza Johnson. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $16,886 worldwide. Critics gave it 63 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$16.9K
Metascore
63
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Return (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Liza Johnson
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Return About?

The premise of Return without spoilers.

During the 2000s War in Afghanistan, a comic book artist eagerly anticipates the return of a veteran who served as her inspiration. She looks forward to reconnecting with the man she admired, but discovers he has been deeply changed by his experiences and is struggling to readjust to civilian life. Their reunion challenges her perceptions and forces them both to confront the lasting impact of war.

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Crew

The Director of Return

Directed by Liza Johnson.

From the director

More from Liza Johnson

More films directed by Liza Johnson, best-rated first: Hateship Loveship, Elvis & Nixon and Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie.

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Ratings

Return Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Return 63 on Metacritic.

Box office

Return Box Office

Return grossed $16,886 worldwide. $16,124 came from the US and Canada and $762 (5%) from the rest of the world.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$16.9K

US & Canada
$16.1K
International
$762
US & Canada 95% Rest of the world 5%
Videos

Return Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Return.

Return Official Trailer #1 Linda Cardellini, Michael Shannon Movie (2012) HD
Cars

Cars in Return

77 cars on screen, including the 1994 Ford Escort and the 1985 Chevrolet Chevy Van.

All 77 cars
  • 1994 Ford Escort in Return 1994 Ford Escort Main role
  • 1985 Chevrolet Chevy Van in Return 1985 Chevrolet Chevy Van Important role
  • 1994 Ford F-350 in Return 1994 Ford F-350 Important role
  • 2003 Pontiac Grand Am in Return 2003 Pontiac Grand Am Important role
Details

Return Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Returnn” and “לחזור”.

Also known as
  • Returnn
  • לחזור
  • Завръщане
  • Возвращение
  • Dönüş
  • リターン

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FAQ

Return FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Return, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Return?

Return runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was Return released?

Return was released on February 3, 2012.

Who directed Return?

Return was directed by Liza Johnson.

More films by Liza Johnson

How much did Return make at the box office?

Return grossed $16,886 worldwide ($16,124 domestic, $762 international).

How is Return rated?

Return has 63 on Metacritic, 64% on TMDB, 3.3/5 on Letterboxd and 4.0/5 on Movie Insider.

Does Return have a post-credit scene?

No. Return has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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