Film · 2006
Volver
Directed by Pedro Almodóvar · starring Elvira Cuadrupani, Penélope Cruz and Neus Sanz
- 1 h 51 min
- 15
- Drama · Crime · Comedy
Spain
- Released in the UK 24 August 2006
- 8.4 Users38 votes
Synopsis
Takes place in Madrid and its lively working-class neighbourhoods, where the immigrants from the various Spanish provinces share dreams, lives and fortune with a multitude of ethnic groups and other races. At the heart of this social framework, three generations of women survive wind, fire and even death, thanks to goodness, audacity and a limitless vitality.
Where to watch Volver
All the optionsAvailable now in the UK:
Availability checked on 8 November 2026.
The essentials
- Runtime
- 111 min1 hour and 51 minutes
- Budget
- $9.4mCanal+ España
- Rating
- 15Suitable only for 15 years and over
- How long is Volver?
- 1 hour and 51 minutes (111 minutes).
- When was Volver released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 24 August 2006.
- Who directed Volver?
- Pedro Almodóvar.
- Who is in Volver?
- It stars Elvira Cuadrupani, Penélope Cruz, Neus Sanz and Carmen Maura.
- Where can I watch Volver?
- In the UK it is available to rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
Cast
Full cast (19)-
Elvira Cuadrupani
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Penélope Cruz Raimunda
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Neus Sanz Inés
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Carmen Maura Irene
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Lola Dueñas Sole
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Blanca Portillo Agustina
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Yohana Cobo Paula
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Chus Lampreave Tía Paula
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Antonio de la Torre Paco
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María Isabel Díaz Regina
- Director
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Writers
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Music
- Alberto Iglesias
- Producers
- Agustín Almodóvar
Photos and posters
All 7 photosReviews
8.4 38 votes
- 1024 %
- 913 %
- 834 %
- 718 %
- 68 %
- ≤53 %
Awards
All the awards- Academy Awards (Oscars) 2007 1 nomination
- Golden Globes 2007 2 nominations
- BAFTA Awards 2007 2 nominations
- Goya Awards 2007 5 of 14 nominations Won: Best Film, Best Director
- Actor Awards 2007 1 nomination
Soundtrack
All 4 songsIf you liked Volver
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