Volver

2006, Comedy/Drama, 1h 51m

173 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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Volver catches director Pedro Almodovar and star Penelope Cruz at the peak of their respective powers, in service of a layered, thought-provoking film. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Raimunda (Penélope Cruz) works and lives Madrid with her husband Paco and daughter Paula. Her sister Sole (Lola Dueñas) lives nearby and they both miss their mother Irene (Carmen Maura), who died several years ago in a house fire along with their father. A former neighbor from their hometown reports that she has seen the ghost of Irene and both daughters do not believe her. After a murder and a family tragedy, Irene's spirit materializes around her daughters to help comfort them.
  • Rating:
    R (Some Sexual Content|Language)
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Drama
  • Original Language:
    Spanish (Spain)
  • Director:
    Pedro Almodóvar
  • Producer:
    Esther García
  • Writer:
    Pedro Almodóvar
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $12.9M
  • Runtime:
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Digital

Cast & Crew

Penélope Cruz
Raimunda
Carmen Maura
Abuela Irene
Chus Lampreave
Tía Paula
Lola Dueñas
Sole
Blanca Portillo
Agustina
Yohana Cobo
Paula
Carmen Machi
Agustina's Sister
Pilar Castro
Ayudante de la presentadora
Antonio de la Torre
Paco
Pedro Almodóvar
Director
Pedro Almodóvar
Writer
Agustín Almodóvar
Executive Producer
Esther García
Producer
Alberto Iglesias
Original Music
José Luis Alcaine
Cinematography
Luis San Narciso
Casting
Salvador Parra
Art Director
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