Volver
Synopsis
Three generations of women deal with family secrets while surviving the east wind, fire, insanity, superstition, lies and even death.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-08-23
Top Cast
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Penélope Cruz
Raimunda
Carmen Maura
Irene
Lola Dueñas
Sole
Blanca Portillo
Agustina
Yohana Cobo
Paula
Chus Lampreave
Aunt Paula
Antonio de la Torre
Paco
Carlos Blanco
Emilio
María Isabel Díaz Lago
Regina
Neus Sanz
Inés
Leandro Rivera
Production Assistant
Pepa Aniorte
Neighbor
Yolanda Ramos
TV Presenter
Elvira Cuadrupani
Neighbor
María Alfonsa Rosso
Neighbor
Fanny de Castro
Neighbor
Eli Iranzo
Neighbor
Carlos García Cambero
Carlos
Release History & Theatrical Window
Puertollano (Premiere)
Festival / Special Debut
November 3, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 6, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$85.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
9.11x
+$76.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Screenplay & Story
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Original Score
- Alberto Iglesias
- Original Title
- Volver
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Budget
- $9.4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $85.6M
- Production Studios
- El Deseo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pedro Almodóvar
Pedro Almodóvar
Alberto Iglesias
José Luis Alcaine
José Salcedo
Esther García, Agustín Almodóvar
Department Leadership Roster
Pedro Almodóvar
Director
José Luis Alcaine
Director of Photography
José Salcedo
Editor
Esther García
Producer
Alberto Iglesias
Original Music Composer
Bina Daigeler
Costume Design
Ángel Plana
Stunt Coordinator
Pedro Almodóvar
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Volver
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Volver about?
Three generations of women deal with family secrets while surviving the east wind, fire, insanity, superstition, lies and even death.
Who directed Volver?
Volver was directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
Who stars in Volver?
The principal cast of Volver includes Penélope Cruz, Carmen Maura, Lola Dueñas, Blanca Portillo, Yohana Cobo.
When was Volver released and how long is it?
Volver was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
What was the box office and production budget of Volver?
Volver had a reported production budget of $9.4M and grossed $85.6M at the worldwide box office (9.11 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Volver?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Volver was composed by Alberto Iglesias.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Volver?
Volver holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).