Return to Me (2000)
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61% of critics liked it
(98 reviews) -
75% of users liked it
(46,418 ratings)
In this romantic comedy, a man loses the love of his life, only to find her heart beating in the body of someone new. Architect Bob Rueland (David Duchovny) is happily married until his wife Elizabeth (Joely Richardson), a zoologist, dies in an auto accident. A year later, Bob is still dealing with… More In this romantic comedy, a man loses the love of his life, only to find her heart beating in the body of someone new. Architect Bob Rueland (David Duchovny) is happily married until his wife Elizabeth (Joely Richardson), a zoologist, dies in an auto accident. A year later, Bob is still dealing with his loss when he meets Grace Briggs (Minnie Driver), a shy woman who waits tables in an Irish/Italian restaurant run by her grandfather Marty (Carroll O'Connor). Bob falls for Grace at first sight, and she's attracted to him as well, but what he doesn't know is that a year ago Grace was the recipient of a heart transplant -- and that Elizabeth was the donor. Return to Me was directed and co-written by actress Bonnie Hunt, who also appears in a supporting role as Grace's best friend Megan; the cast also includes Robert Loggia, James Belushi, and David Alan Grier. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Bonnie Hunt
- Written By
- Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake, Andrew Stern
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Apr 7, 2000 Wide
- Studio
- MGM Distribution
Critic Reviews
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Eleanor Ringel Gillespie, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Return to sender. Except for David Duchovny.
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Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
So innocent, so naive, so sweet and sincere, that you must leave your cynicism at the door or choose another movie.
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Paul Clinton (CNN.com), CNN.com
This film is energized by excellent performances.
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Mark Caro, Chicago Tribune
The movie suffers from a surfeit of affection.
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Jay Carr, Boston Globe
Ultimately too bland and safe.
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Cast
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David Duchovny
as Bob Rueland
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Minnie Driver
as Grace Briggs
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James Belushi
as Joe Dayton
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Bonnie Hunt
as Megan Dayton
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David Alan Grier
as Charlie Johnson
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Chris Barnes
as Jeff
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Holly Biniak
as Big Hair
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Eddie Jones
as Emmett McFadden
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LaTaunya Bounds
as Zebra Girl
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Robert Loggia
as Angelo Pardipillo
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Marianne Muellerleile
as Sophie
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Carroll O'Connor
as Marty O?Reilly, Marty O’Reilly, Marty ...
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Jack Cooper
as Ballroom Bartender
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Dick Cusack
as Mr. Bennington
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Joely Richardson
as Elizabeth Rueland
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Rudy Gabor
as Italian Singer
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Romano Ghini
as Cappucino Man
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Joey Gian
as Singer
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Austin Samuel Hibbs
as Austin Dayton
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Brian Howe
as Mike
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Alice Hunt
as Nancy
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Carol Hunt
as Nurse Alice
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Kevin Hunt
as ER Doctor
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Patrick Hunt
as Danny
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Tom Hunt
as Tom
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Walter Jacobs
as M.C.
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Franklin E. Jones
as Chester
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Claire Lake
as ER Nurse
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Don Lake
as Transplant Man
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Laura Larsen
as Laura Dayton
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Tim O'Malley
as Patrick
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David Pasquesi
as Tony
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Karson Pound
as Karson Dayton
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Angelo Ricco
as Italian Singer
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Paola Sebastiani
as Nurse
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Tom Senderak
as Paramedic
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Peter B. Spector
as Valet Guy
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Tyler Spitzer
as Tyler Dayton
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Adam Tanguay
as Adam Dayton
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Harry Teinowitz
as Ice Cream Clerk
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Jennie Lew Tugend
as Paramedic
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Tamara Tungate
as Celia
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Becky Veduccio
as Shari
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Tom Virtue
as Dr. Senderak
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Lilliana Vitale
as Nun
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Darryl Warren
as Father Rudy
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Holly Wortell
as Marsha
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William Zirko
as Italian Singer
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William Bronder
as Wally Jatczak
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Lindsey Allen
as Delivery Girl
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Alan Gresik's Swing Shift Orchestra
as AG Orchestra
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Gabriella Arena
as Nun
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Edward Ballog
as Italian Singer
- Jim Belushi



