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Return to Me

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64% Tomatometer 95 Reviews 80% Popcornmeter 25,000+ Ratings
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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Caroline Siede Girl Culture (Substack) Oct 1, 2026
What makes the movie sing is the fact that its characters feel like they exist beyond the margins of what we see onscreen, which is the biggest thing rom-coms lost after the 1990s. Go to Full Review
Nell Minow Common Sense Media Dec 28, 2010
3/5
An unbelievable premise, but sweet and romantic. Go to Full Review
Kay Dickinson Sight & Sound Dec 2, 2002
Even the undercharged charisma of David Duchovny as Bob is well cushioned by the film's refreshingly zesty script. Go to Full Review
Marya E. Gates Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack) Feb 14, 2024
There’s a kind of strange magic to this rom-com that so many films in this genre are missing these days. Go to Full Review
Rachel Wagner rachelsreviews.net Feb 28, 2019
8/10
Driver and Duchovny have such great chemistry and all the supporting cast feel like a family. Go to Full Review
Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com Jan 4, 2010
3/4
Touches the audience's heart without being sappy. Go to Full Review
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Robert P @Superbad Sep 30, 2026 Return to Me = a *4* star Movie! See more
Huntin P @PaxVobiscum80 Sep 20, 2026 Endearingly soppy romantic comedy, unusual for having two British actresses in leading roles, both playing Americans. A sharper eye should have been kept on the actors. Just one example, there's a scene where an old man answers the phone and speaks his line before he picks up the receiver. But enough already. Let's celebrate life, love, gorillas who can sign, and people who volunteer to donate organs. See more
Henry D @Henry_Domke Sep 11, 2026 Despite being predictable and formulaic, some of it worked. Almost every scene with Minnie Driver went up a notch. She was by far the most appealing part of the movie and the main reason we stayed with it. Unfortunately, many of the other scenes, especially the attempts at comedy, fell flat. See more
Eileen R @RT45984784 Aug 25, 2026 Absolutely charming! A very sweet ( though improbable) premise I love the whole dynamic!!! See more
Melissa L @Agent99 Jul 19, 2026 Great movie! Funny at times! Definitely a love story. For me, the bonus was it was set, and filmed, in Chicago, See more
Fani A @RT59022243 Mar 27, 2026 Sweet, romantic, and beautiful family bond! oh i watch this movie many time. The father`s warm and love reminds me of my father who passed away. See more
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Bonnie Hunt

Director

David Duchovny

Bob Rueland

Minnie Driver

Grace Briggs

Carroll O'Connor

Marty O'Reilly

Robert Loggia

Angelo Pardipillo

Bonnie Hunt

Megan Dayton

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Return to Me

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Movie Info

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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