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ComedyDrama San Sebastián 2006 · FIPRESCI Prize

Volver

Directed by Pedro Almodóvar · 2006 ·

Short answer

Is Volver worth watching?

Yes. Volver (2006) earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

83%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

89% Editorial Rating
86% Audience snapshot · excluded
85 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
7.6 IMDb /10
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Runtime
2h 1m
Age rating
R (US) · M (Australia) · 15 (South Korea) · G (Japan)
Cast
Penélope Cruz , Carmen Maura , Lola Dueñas
Country
Spain
Language
Spanish

Also known as Volver - Zurückkehren ボルベール〈帰郷〉 귀향 回归 玩美女人 Dönüş Volver - Tornare ด้วยหัวใจ...ดอกไม้เหล็ก

🏆 1 award win — Won Best Film, Goya Awards 2007

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists BFI Player in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

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Where to watch Volver by country

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Japan Hulu, U-NEXT
United Kingdom BFI Player

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (89/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (86%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (85/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • Celluloid Score 83% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, drama pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Volver worth watching?

    Yes — Volver earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, drama pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Almodóvar celebrates resilient women with color, humor, and supernatural melodrama in peak form.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Volver about?

    Women in a Madrid working-class neighborhood confront ghosts, secrets, and sisterhood when the dead return with unfinished business.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Volver

    Volver (2006) Review: Almodóvar's Warmest Ghost Story

    Volver is Pedro Almodóvar's funny, moving melodrama about Madrid sisters, family secrets and a mother's ghost, with Penélope Cruz at her very best.

    Yes. It is one of Almodóvar's most accessible and satisfying films, a treat for fans of character-driven drama with humour, colour and a big heart.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

    Volver stills

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    Volver: frequently asked questions

    Is Volver worth watching?

    Yes. Volver (2006) has a Celluloid Score of 83%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Volver?

    In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; BFI Player in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Volver?

    Volver runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).

    What is Volver rated?

    Volver is rated R in the United States, M in Australia, 15 in South Korea and G in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Volver?

    Volver is directed by Pedro Almodóvar and stars Penélope Cruz, Carmen Maura, Lola Dueñas.

    What is the Metascore for Volver?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Volver is 85 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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