Return to Sender
2004, English. Directed by Bille August.
How can you save someone, who won't save herself?
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
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 175 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Return to Sender
Return to Sender isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 September 2004.
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Cast & crew
- Bille AugustDirector
- Connie NielsenCharlotte Cory
- Aidan QuinnFrank Nitzche
- Kelly PrestonSusan Kennan
- Tim DalyMartin North
- Mark RyanMark Schlesser
- Mark HoltonJoe Charbonic
- Sara-Marie MalthaStella / Julie
- Randy ColtonJoe Hammond
- Robin Brooks SullivanMary Hammond
- Madison MuellerKirstie
- Eric StarkeyHammond's Brother
- Brian ShoopDistrict Attorney
Details
- Released
- 17 September 2004
- Country
- Denmark, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Neal Purvis, Robert Wade
- Budget
- $7.8M
- Box office
- $327K
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Return to Sender: quick answers
Is Return to Sender worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 175 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Return to Sender?
Return to Sender runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does Return to Sender have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Return to Sender. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Return to Sender parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Return to Sender is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Return to Sender on?
Return to Sender isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 September 2004. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Return to Sender?
If you liked Return to Sender, try The Trials of Cate McCall, Murder in the First, ...And Justice for All.
Who directed Return to Sender?
Return to Sender (2004) was directed by Bille August and stars Connie Nielsen, Aidan Quinn, Kelly Preston.