Return to Life (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1949, Return to Life is a comedy and drama film directed by Georges Lampin, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. In France in 1946, the difficult return to civilian life of five deportees and prisoners of war after having lived through the hell of the Second World War.
Who’s in it. Return to Life stars Bernard Blier as Gaston (segment "Le retour de tante Emma"), Jane Marken as Aunt Bertha (segment "Le retour de tante Emma"), François Périer as Antoine (segment "Le retour d'Antoine") and Patricia Roc as Lieutenant Evelyne (segment "Le retour d'Antoine"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Return to Life 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 Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Return to Life tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Return to Life (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Return to Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Return to Life worth watching?
- Return to Life holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Return to Life?
- Return to Life stars Bernard Blier, Jane Marken, François Périer, Patricia Roc and Louis Jouvet.
- When was Return to Life released?
- Return to Life was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.