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Return to Me

Return to Me

  • Status: Released
  • 07-04-2000
  • Runtime: 115 min
  • Score: 6.6
  • Vote count: 439

It took a lot of cajoling to get Bob, a recently widowed architect, to go on a blind date at a quirky Irish-Italian eatery. Once there, he's smitten instantly not with his date but with the sharp-witted waitress. Everything seems to be going great until an unbelievable truth is revealed, one that could easily break both of their hearts for good.

David Duchovny

Bob Rueland

Minnie Driver

Grace Briggs

Carroll O'Connor

Marty O'Reilly

Robert Loggia

Angelo Pardipillo

Jim Belushi

Joe Dayton

Bonnie Hunt

Megan Dayton

David Alan Grier

Charlie Johnson

Joely Richardson

Elizabeth Rueland

Eddie Jones

Emmett McFadden

Marianne Muellerleile

Sophie

William Bronder

Wally Jatczak

Brian Howe

Mike

Adam Tanguay

Adam Dayton

Karson Pound

Karson Dayton

Chris Barnes

Jeff

Tom Virtue

Dr. Senderak

Dick Cusack

Mr. Bennington

Joseph Gian

Singer

Tamara Tungate

Celia

Jennie Lew Tugend

Paramedic

David Pasquesi

Tony

Don Lake

Transplant Man

Holly Wortell

Marsha

Becky Veduccio

Shari

Darryl Warren

Father Rudy

LaTaunya Bounds

Zebra Girl

Harry Teinowitz

Ice Cream Clerk

Peter McGinn

Okay, I will admit I can be a bit of an easy grader when it comes to romantic comedies, as long as they are witty with likable characters, don’t insult my intelligence and have suitable happy endings (I guess if they don’t end happily, they aren’t rom-coms). I saw this movie many years ago, but had forgotten just enough of it to keep it fresh for me. Like many movies, the plot relies on a huge coincidence or three. The story gets sappy and sentimental in places, is rather predictable and has too much religion to suit me, but that last thing may suit you just fine, praise be. It was co-written and directed by the actress Bonnie Hunt, who is a supporting character in the film. But there is a spark of chemistry between the two lead characters, the dialogue is smart and sharp, and the movie is rich with its supporting cast, such as Jim Belushi, Robert Loggia and Archie Bunker - I mean Carroll O’Connor. Plus I have liked Minnie Driver since Circle of Friends. Just keep in mind this isn’t Hitchcock or Frank Capra stuff and doesn’t try to be. Just let it flow over you