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They Came Back (2004): Cast, Ratings & Plot

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They Came Back is a 2004 fantasy drama directed by Robin Campillo, starring Victor Garrivier, Frédéric Pierrot and Catherine Samie. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes. IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.

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They Came Back (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Robin Campillo
Genres
Drama , Fantasy
Original language
French
Studio
Bir Film
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is They Came Back About?

The premise of They Came Back without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A poignant fantasy drama tells the story of deceased souls returning to their hometowns, blurring the line between life and death. They seek reconnection with loved ones and confront the impact of their absence. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the possibility of redemption, revealing the fragility of life and the strength of human relationships as these returned individuals grapple with their second chance.

They Came Back Themes & Keywords

· 23 tags
  • town
  • french
  • dead
  • black panties
  • panties
  • france
  • boy
  • undead
  • small town
  • sex
  • night vision
  • mayor
+11 more
  • little boy
  • husband wife reunion
  • husband wife relationship
  • flashback
  • father son relationship
  • beach
  • architect
  • zombie
  • return to life
  • death
  • back from the dead
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Cast & crew

They Came Back Cast

Victor Garrivier leads the cast, with Frédéric Pierrot and Catherine Samie. Directed by Robin Campillo; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Robin Campillo

More films directed by Robin Campillo, best-rated first: BPM (Beats Per Minute), Eastern Boys and Red Island.

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Ratings

They Came Back Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate They Came Back 5.8/10.

Plot

They Came Back Plot Summary

What happens in They Came Back 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

The recently deceased of a nameless French town mysteriously come back to life, elegantly emerging from their graves in a serene procession out of the cemetery. The town’s leadership, spearheaded by the mayor, Victor Garrivier, rallies to create a plan for accommodating these resurrected individuals and facilitating their reintegration into society. He reveals to the town council that this phenomenon has been unfolding for approximately two hours across France, resulting in an astonishing return of around 70 million people nationwide, many of whom are elderly. In their tiny township, over 13,000 of the deceased, all who had passed away within the last decade, are now back.

Full summary

The whole story of They Came Back, scene by scene

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Videos

They Came Back Trailers & Videos

The trailer of They Came Back.

They Came Back - Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know They Came Back?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

They Came Back Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Les revenants - le film” and “La resurrección de los muertos”.

Also known as
  • Les revenants - le film
  • La resurrección de los muertos
  • Visszajárók
  • הם הגיעו חזרה
  • Вернувшиеся
  • 鬼魂
  • La resurrecció dels morts
  • Geri Döndüler

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FAQ

They Came Back FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of They Came Back, each answered in a sentence.

How long is They Came Back?

They Came Back runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was They Came Back released?

They Came Back was released on August 1, 2004.

Who directed They Came Back?

They Came Back was directed by Robin Campillo.

More films by Robin Campillo

Who is in the cast of They Came Back?

They Came Back stars Victor Garrivier, Frédéric Pierrot and Catherine Samie, among 10 credited actors.

How is They Came Back rated?

They Came Back has 5.8/10 on IMDb and 55% on TMDB.

Does They Came Back have a post-credit scene?

No. They Came Back has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is They Came Back in?

The original language of They Came Back is French.

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