Return to Sender
“How can you save someone, who won't save herself?”
Synopsis
While fighting for a woman who sits on death row, a lawyer happens upon new information which brings into question the motives of a man associated with her client
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Connie Nielsen
Charlotte Cory
Aidan Quinn
Frank Nitzche
Kelly Preston
Susan Kennan
Tim Daly
Martin North
Mark Ryan
Mark Schlesser
Mark Holton
Joe Charbonic
Sara-Marie Maltha
Stella / Julie
Randy Colton
Joe Hammond
Robin Brooks Sullivan
Mary Hammond
Madison Mueller
Kirstie
Eric Starkey
Hammond's Brother
Brian Shoop
District Attorney
Darryl Cox
Detective
Jay Michael Ferguson
Governor's Aide
Michael Simpson
Johnny Decker (as Michael P. Simpson)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sarasota Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$327K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.04x
-$7.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bille August
- Screenplay & Story
- Neal Purvis, Robert Wade
- Original Score
- Harry Gregson-Williams
- Original Title
- Return to Sender
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $7.8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $327K
- Production Studios
- Audley Films LLP, Moviefan Scandinavia A/S, Number 9 Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bille August
Neal Purvis, Robert Wade
Harry Gregson-Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Bille August
Director
Neal Purvis
Writer
Robert Wade
Writer
Harry Gregson-Williams
Original Music Composer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Return to Sender.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Return to Sender
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Return to Sender about?
While fighting for a woman who sits on death row, a lawyer happens upon new information which brings into question the motives of a man associated with her client
Who directed Return to Sender?
Return to Sender was directed by Bille August.
Who stars in Return to Sender?
The principal cast of Return to Sender includes Connie Nielsen, Aidan Quinn, Kelly Preston, Tim Daly, Mark Ryan.
When was Return to Sender released and how long is it?
Return to Sender was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of Return to Sender?
Return to Sender had a reported production budget of $7.8M and grossed $327K at the worldwide box office (0.04 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Return to Sender?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Return to Sender was composed by Harry Gregson-Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Return to Sender?
Return to Sender holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).