Return to Sender (2015): Ratings & Plot
Return to Sender is a 2015 thriller directed by Fouad Mikati. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes. Critics gave it 23 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Fouad Mikati
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Image Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Return to Sender About?
The premise of Return to Sender without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a devastating assault, Miranda, a dedicated nurse, tries to find a path toward healing. She unexpectedly begins a correspondence with her attacker, William, and visits him in prison. As their relationship develops, she grapples with her own trauma and the difficult choice between seeking justice and offering forgiveness, exploring themes of fear, resilience, and the possibility of redemption.
Return to Sender Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- prison
- rape and revenge
- rape
- rapist
- beating
- poison
- flirting
- nurse
- prison visit
- female nudity
- nudity
- antifreeze
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- rape victim
- father daughter relationship
- bare chested male
- bed
- kidnapping
- handcuffs
- gift
- sex scene
- chore
- psychological
- hospital
- assailant
- male nudity
- dog
The Director of Return to Sender
Directed by Fouad Mikati.
- Director Fouad Mikati
Return to Sender Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Return to Sender 23 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.
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IMDb 5.1 /10
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Metacritic 23 Metascore
User score 3.3
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TMDB 61% User score
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Letterboxd 2.3 /5
1 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.1 /5
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Return to Sender Plot Summary
What happens in Return to Sender from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Miranda Wells is a dedicated nurse residing in a quaint small town and is in the process of purchasing a new home. In an attempt to navigate her social life, her friend sets her up on a blind date with a man named Kevin. On the fateful day of the date, Miranda encounters a man outside her porch whom she believes to be Kevin, and she kindly invites him inside. At first, he displays good manners, but soon his demeanor shifts dramatically. When Miranda asks him to leave due to his unsettling behavior, he refuses and instead locks the front door. What follows is a horrific and violent assault on Miranda.
Full summary
The whole story of Return to Sender, scene by scene
Return to Sender Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Return to Sender.
How Well Do You Know Return to Sender?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of the protagonist, a dedicated nurse in a small town?
Cars in Return to Sender
5 cars on screen, including the 1999 SAAB 9-3 and the 1986 Dodge Ram.
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1999 SAAB 9-3 Main role -
1986 Dodge Ram Minor role -
2003 Ford Expedition Background role -
1998 Honda Accord Background role
Return to Sender Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “Sede de Vingança” and “החזר לשולח”.
- Also known as
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- Sede de Vingança
- החזר לשולח
- Justicia personal
- Return To Sender - Das falsche Opfer (2015)
- Le Mal en elle
- リベンジ・トラップ/美しすぎる罠
- リベンジ・トラップ 美しすぎる罠
- Vissza a feladóhoz
- Devolver al remitente
- Вернуть отправителю
- Rövanş
- Pragnienie zemsty
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- 无人查收
- Blind Date
- 리턴 투 센더
- Return to Sender - Restituire al mittente
- זר דופק בדלת
- Représailles
- Saldus kerštas
- Atgriezt sūtītājam
- 控制遊戲
- Oko za oko
- Да се върне на подателя
- بازگشت به فرستنده
- Oán Trả Oán
- リベンジ・トラップ／美しすぎる罠
- Повернути відправнику
- Vissza a feladónak
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Return to Sender FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Return to Sender, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Return to Sender?
Return to Sender runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Return to Sender released?
Return to Sender was released on August 14, 2015.
Who directed Return to Sender?
Return to Sender was directed by Fouad Mikati.
How is Return to Sender rated?
Return to Sender has 5.1/10 on IMDb, 23 on Metacritic, 61% on TMDB and 2.3/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Return to Sender have a post-credit scene?
No. Return to Sender has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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