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Volver
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Pedro Almodóvar. With Penélope Cruz, Carmen Maura, Lola Dueñas.
7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Three generations of women deal with family secrets while surviving the east wind, fire, insanity, superstition, lies and even death.
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7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThree generations of women deal with family secrets while surviving the east wind, fire, insanity, superstition, lies and even death.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Volver.
MoviHero lists March 17, 2006 as the release date for Volver. Pedro Almodóvar is the listed director. The listed cast includes Penélope Cruz as Raimunda, Carmen Maura as Irene, Lola Dueñas as Sole, Blanca Portillo as Agustina. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMarch 17, 2006
GenresDrama · Comedy · Romance
Runtime2h 1m
DirectorPedro Almodóvar
CastPenélope Cruz as Raimunda, Carmen Maura as Irene, Lola Dueñas as Sole, Blanca Portillo as Agustina
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Volver right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Volver runs 2h 1m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.5/10 from 1,996 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary4/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“Great film! First of all, the acting is terrific. Penélope Cruz is obviously the pick of the bunch, she shows her quality and then some…”
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“This is a cracking film that follows "Raimunda" (Penelope Cruz) as she returns to her hometown to visit the grave of her mother.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherAunt PaulaAunt Paula appears in Volver (2006).Open character guide otherAgustinaAgustina appears in Volver (2006).Open character guide otherRaimundaRaimunda appears in Volver (2006).Open character guide otherIreneIrene appears in Volver (2006).Open character guide otherSoleSole appears in Volver (2006).Open character guide
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