The Return
2016, English. Directed by Kelly Duane de la Vega & Katie Galloway.
Everyo̶n̶e̶ Nation Deserves A Chance At Redemption
In 2012, California voters approved Proposition 36, effectively repealing the state's notoriously harsh three-strikes law that had sentenced thousands of nonviolent offenders to a lifetime behind bars. But what does it mean to be released from prison after being sentenced to life? How does one begin to reintegrate into society? The Return depicts the struggles of two newly released former lifers as they deal with restoring relationships, avoiding personal triggers, finding meaningful employment, and managing the mental health problems which had previously contributed to their imprisonment.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- 17 April 2016
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The Return runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
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Which OTT platform is The Return on?
The Return is streaming on OVID in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Return?
If you liked The Return, try Heart of a Dog, The Cheshire Murders, In the Realms of the Unreal.
Who directed The Return?
The Return (2016) was directed by Kelly Duane de la Vega and Katie Galloway.