Return to Innocence (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.6

Released in 2001, Return to Innocence is a drama film directed by Rocky Costanzo, running about 110 minutes. “They took his innocence when he was seven years old. He took mine when he was thirteen.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Director Rocky Costanzo's searing legal drama centers on a highly credentialed child psychologist named Glen Erskine (Richard Meese) whose life is shattered when he's accused of sexually assaulting a young boy he's been treating. Based on the novel of the same name by Gary M. Frazier, this poignant tale also stars Andrew Martin, Steve De Forest, Jeff Harman and Brett Chukerman.
Who’s in it. Return to Innocence stars Andrew Martin as Tommy Jackson, Steve De Forest as Jim Aiken, Richard Meese as Glen Erskine and Cynthia Downey as Suzanne Erskine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Return to Innocence has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Return to Innocence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Return to Innocence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Return to Innocence (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Return to Innocence change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Return to Innocence worth watching?
- Return to Innocence holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Return to Innocence?
- Return to Innocence stars Andrew Martin, Steve De Forest, Richard Meese, Cynthia Downey and Shawn Berry.
- When was Return to Innocence released?
- Return to Innocence was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.
