The Returned
“Why have the dead suddenly returned...”
The lives of the residents of a small French town are changed when thousands of the recently dead inexplicably come back to life and try to integrate themselves into society that has changed for them.
Where to watch The Returned in United States
Can I watch The Returned in United States? Yes — you can stream The Returned in United States on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, and AMC+ Amazon Channel.
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Where is The Returned streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel | — |
| India | Shahid VIP | — |
| United Kingdom | Shahid VIP | — |
| Canada | Shudder Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Shahid VIP | — |
| Germany | Shahid VIP, Joyn, Netzkino | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, Shahid VIP | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Shahid VIP | Acontra Plus |
| Brazil | Shahid VIP | — |
About The Returned
The Returned is a 2004 French-language drama, fantasy and horror film directed by Robin Campillo. The cast is led by Géraldine Pailhas, Jonathan Zaccaï, Frédéric Pierrot. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 5.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel.
The Returned was produced by Gimages Développement, Haut et Court, and France 3 Cinéma and made in France. It was released on October 27, 2004.
- Director
- Robin Campillo
- Writers
- Brigitte Tijou, Robin Campillo
- Release date
- October 27, 2004
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Gimages Développement, Haut et Court, France 3 Cinéma
The Returned cast & crew
The Returned was directed by Robin Campillo and written by Brigitte Tijou and Robin Campillo.
The cast features Géraldine Pailhas as Rachel, Jonathan Zaccaï as Mathieu, Frédéric Pierrot as Gardet, Catherine Samie as Martha, Victor Garrivier as Le maire, and Djemel Barek as Isham.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Martin Wheeler, cinematography is by Jeanne Lapoirie, and it was produced by Carole Scotta and Caroline Benjo.
Is The Returned worth watching?
The Returned holds an audience score of 5.5/10 from 126 ratings, a more divisive drama films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, fantasy, and horror, The Returned is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Returned
In United States, you can stream The Returned on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, and AMC+. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Returned
Géraldine Pailhas
Rachel
Jonathan Zaccaï
Mathieu
Frédéric Pierrot
Gardet
Catherine Samie
Martha
Victor Garrivier
Le maire
Djemel Barek
Isham
Marie Matheron
Véronique
Saady Delas
Sylvain
Gérard Watkins
Le fils du maire
The Returned — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Returned in United States?
The Returned is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel in United States.
▸Is The Returned on Philo?
Yes — The Returned is currently available on Philo in United States.
▸What language is The Returned in?
The Returned is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Returned?
The Returned runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is The Returned rated?
It holds a 5.5/10 audience score from 126 ratings.
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