Volver (2006)
Three generations of women confront family secrets with witty humor and heartwarming intimacy, even as melancholy breezes through.
Three generations of women deal with family secrets while surviving the east wind, fire, insanity, superstition, lies and even death.
How intense is Volver?
Volver has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry. Rated R.
What Volver feels like
- Tone
- melancholywhimsicalheartwarmingintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionDate nightLate night
Where to stream Volver
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Volver for you?
Is Volver scary?
No. Volver is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Volver gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Volver sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Volver OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Volver?
Volver runs 2h 1m.
Where can I stream Volver?
Volver is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Volver have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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