The Return
“Some legends are more than myths.”
Synopsis
After twenty years away, Odysseus washes up on the shores of Ithaca, haggard and unrecognizable. The king has finally returned home, but much has changed in his kingdom since he left to fight in the Trojan war.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-11-11
Top Cast
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Ralph Fiennes
Odysseus
Juliette Binoche
Penelope
Charlie Plummer
Telemachus
Marwan Kenzari
Antinous
Claudio Santamaria
Eumeas
Ángela Molina
Eurycleia
Nikitas Tsakiroglou
Laertes
Tom Rhys Harries
Pisander
Jamie Andrew Cutler
Eurymachus
Moe Bar-El
Elatus
Amir Wilson
Philetus
Jaz Hutchins
Hippotas
Hugh Quarshie
Imphinomous
Chris Corrigan
Polybus
Aaron Cobham
Leodes
Amesh Edireweera
Leocritus
Ayman Al Aboud
Indius
Nicolas Exequiel Retrivi Mora
Elenus
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 21 DaysMar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 6, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 27, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 22, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.17x
-$16.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Uberto Pasolini
- Screenplay & Story
- John Collee, Edward Bond, Uberto Pasolini, Martin Mares, Homer
- Original Score
- Rachel Portman, Goffredo Gibellini
- Original Title
- The Return
- Country of Origin
- Greece, Italy, United Kingdom, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.3M
- Production Studios
- Picomedia, RAI Cinema, Redwave Films, Heretic, Kabo Films, Marvelous Productions, Ithaca Films, Greek Film Centre, ERT, UK Global Screen Fund, MiC, CNC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Uberto Pasolini
John Collee, Edward Bond, Uberto Pasolini, Martin Mares, Homer
Rachel Portman, Goffredo Gibellini
Marius Panduru
David Charap
Uberto Pasolini, James Clayton, Roberto Sessa, Vivien Aslanian, Marco Pacchioni
Department Leadership Roster
John Collee
Writer
Edward Bond
Writer
Uberto Pasolini
Producer
James Clayton
Producer
Roberto Sessa
Producer
Uberto Pasolini
Director
Vivien Aslanian
Producer
Marco Pacchioni
Producer
Stéphane Moatti
Producer
Uberto Pasolini
Writer
Giorgos Karnavas
Producer
Romain Le Grand
Producer
Konstantinos Kontovrakis
Producer
Rachel Portman
Original Music Composer
Marius Panduru
Director of Photography
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Sexualized Violence • Violence • Sexuality
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Return
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Return about?
After twenty years away, Odysseus washes up on the shores of Ithaca, haggard and unrecognizable. The king has finally returned home, but much has changed in his kingdom since he left to fight in the Trojan war.
Who directed The Return?
The Return was directed by Uberto Pasolini.
Who stars in The Return?
The principal cast of The Return includes Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Charlie Plummer, Marwan Kenzari, Claudio Santamaria.
When was The Return released and how long is it?
The Return was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Return?
The Return had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $3.3M at the worldwide box office (0.17 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Return?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Return was composed by Rachel Portman, Goffredo Gibellini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Return?
The Return holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).