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Movie Info

Release Date: March 17, 2006
Runtime: 121 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (16)
Genres:
Drama Comedy Romance
Budget: $9,400,000
Revenue: $85,605,851
Original Language: Spanish
Status: Released
Production Countries:
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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91%
Tomatometer
84
84/100
Metacritic
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7.5/10
TMDB
1,881 votes
7.6/10
IMDb
112,523 votes
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Volver

2006

"Embrace the past, ignite the future."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: To Return? 🇪🇸 ES: (16) Volver? 🇩🇪 DE: Volver - Zurückkehren? 🇵🇹 PT: Voltar? 🇮🇹 IT: Volver - Tornare? All international titles (16) →

Awards & Recognition

2 Wins
1 Nominations
3 Total
Cannes
2
Oscars
1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner Result
2007 Oscars Best Actress Penélope Cruz Nominated
2006 Cannes Best Actress Carmen Maura Winner
2006 Cannes Best Actress Penélope Cruz Winner
Year Festival Category Winner
2006 Cannes Best Actress Carmen Maura
2006 Cannes Best Actress Penélope Cruz
Year Festival Category Winner
2007 Oscars Best Actress Penélope Cruz

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 2/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $9,400,000
Revenue: $85,605,851
Profit $76,205,851
ROI +810.7% (9.1x)

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Volver is directed by Pedro Almodóvar .

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Crew & Production

Keywords

#death 67 #rape 65 #ghost 47 #mother daughter relationship 45 #child abuse 28 #sister sister relationship 24 #village 24 #fire 20 #sexual abuse 15 #madrid, spain 12 #abusive father 9 #superstition 6 #solidarity 4 #return 4 #staged death 4

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Volver

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  • The film features a scene where Penélope Cruz's character sings a traditional Spanish song; this moment serves as a homage to the rich cultural heritage of Spain.

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  • Carmen Maura was originally a frequent collaborator with Almodóvar in the 1980s, and her return to work with him in 'Volver' marked a significant reunion for the two artists.

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  • In one scene, the character played by Lola Dueñas is seen wearing different earrings, which change between shots, creating a continuity error.

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  • The film shares thematic elements with Almodóvar's earlier work, particularly 'All About My Mother', focusing on complex relationships among women and the concept of motherhood.

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  • Pedro Almodóvar used his childhood memories of La Mancha to inform the film's vibrant visual style and set design, evoking the landscapes and colors of the region.

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