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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Pedro Almodóvar

Producer:

Agustín Almodóvar, Esther García

Release Date:

Nov 3, 2006

Runtime:

2hr 1m

Synopsis

After her death, a mother returns to her home town in order to fix the situations she couldn't resolve during her life.

Cast

  • Penélope Cruz
  • Carmen Maura
  • Chus Lampreave
  • Lola Dueñas
  • Blanca Portillo
  • Yohana Cobo
  • Carmen Machi
  • Pilar Castro
  • Antonio de la Torre

Letterboxd User Reviews

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  • Nov 15, 2016

    i think men have like ... maybe ten lines total in this entire film. i feel refreshed and rejuvenated and ready to give back to the community

    8.3K Likes
    clownhead
    clownhead
    Jun 12, 2017

    Why make movies about men when you can just... do this instead?

    4.5K Likes
    Vilu
    Vilu
    Nov 28, 2019

    the way almodóvar gets human emotions..... the way almodóvar hates men..... the way penelope cruz.....

    4.1K Likes
    eduarda marina
    eduarda marina
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    Jun 14, 2017

    Penélope's lip sync was better than anything from the last 9 seasons of drag race.

    3.1K Likes
    pulcrito
    pulcrito
    Apr 21, 2021

    Smelling the farts of your “ghost” mum might be the single wildest plot detail I’ve ever witnessed. This is a beautiful film, farts and all.

    2.4K Likes
    Mark Marshall
    Mark Marshall
    Mar 23, 2020

    penelope cruz boobs

    2.3K Likes
    Holli
    Holli
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    Jul 31, 2020

    "I'll tell you everything." Perhaps what I love most about good melodrama is the idea that our secrets explain everything. You won't understand this right now, but when I tell you the truth about me, then it will all make sense. Of course, as this is melodrama, I can't…

    2.2K Likes
    Jacob
    Jacob
    Apr 13, 2020

    —te necesito, mamá. no sé cómo he podido vivir todos estos años sin ti. —no me digas eso, raimunda, que me pongo a llorar. y los fantasmas no lloran.hace muchísimo quería ver esta película y al fin hoy lo hice, no puedo explicar todo lo que me hizo sentir. solo voy a decir…

    1.9K Likes
    flor
    flor
    Apr 21, 2022

    you ever been so stressed out you accidentally take over a restaurant??

    1.9K Likes
    dan p
    dan p

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  • Partyhands
    Partyhands liked
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    A wild ride worth watching twice

    🔥 1 4Y
    Hardcore Epic Fanboy-Stan-Worshiper
    Hardcore Epic Fanboy-Stan-Worshiper liked
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    The type of movie that I’m really glad I watched even if I wasn’t into all of it. The acting was great, the shots are strong, there’s some powerful scenes, and the last 30 minutes are very conclusive. It was overall a solid time, but I feel like the story structure was kinda off.

    1Y
    Izly
    Izly loved
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    Penélope Cruz kills in this movie (hehe literally) but another great film by Almodóvar — all you need to know about the plot is mothers and daughters

    3Y
  • AdayoZendayo
    AdayoZendayo loved
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    Such a roller coaster. I laugh, cry, hope, and feel sad all at once with this movie

    1Y
    jovanna
    jovanna disliked
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    not memorable to me, it hurts to me to say it bc i love pedro almodóvar work

    3Y
    Valo
    Valo loved
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    Muy buena peli, me ponía nerviosa cuando todos fingían delirio místico 😂

    8M
  • Abono gratuito
    Abono gratuito liked
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    lit el Madrid de la época, me encantan las actuaciones y la estética

    1Y
    Rory
    Rory liked
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    Mira en BFI con Jüs… fue maravillosa, bonita, colorido

    1Y
    Arthur
    Arthur loved
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    Trop trop trop bien je le jure

    1Y

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Metacritic

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Based on 38 Critics
8.4

USER SCORE (257)

Universal acclaim based on 257 Reviews
90

Part noir-comedy, part ghost story, but it's mostly a potent reflection on how where we come from shapes us, in ways we can't understand until we've been away for a long, long while.

Stephanie Zacharek
Salon
90

It's very difficult to mesh fantasy with reality, but with great charm and a light touch, Almodovar shows exactly how it should be done.

Metacritic review by Ray Bennett
Ray Bennett
The Hollywood Reporter
90

Peopled with superbly drawn, attractive characters smoothly integrated into a well-turned, low-tricks plotline, Volver may rep Almodovar's most conventional piece to date, but it is also his most reflective, a subdued, sometimes intense and often comic homecoming that celebrates the pueblo and people that shaped his imagination.

Metacritic review by Jonathan Holland
Jonathan Holland
Variety

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Volver (2006) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Volver (2006)?
The movie is 2hr 1min long.
What's Volver (2006) about?
After her death, a mother returns to her home town in order to fix the situations she couldn't resolve during her life.
Who's the cast of Volver (2006)?
  • Penélope Cruz as Raimunda
  • Carmen Maura as Abuela Irene
  • Chus Lampreave as Tía Paula
  • Lola Dueñas as Sole
  • Blanca Portillo as Agustina
  • Yohana Cobo as Paula
  • Carmen Machi as Agustina's Sister
  • Pilar Castro as Ayudante de la presentadora
  • Antonio de la Torre as Paco
Who's the director behind Volver (2006)?
Pedro Almodóvar directed Volver (2006).
Who produced Volver (2006)?
Agustín Almodóvar and Esther García produced Volver (2006).
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