Return at Dawn (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1938, Return at Dawn is a drama and romance film directed by Henri Decoin, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Married to Karl Ammer, the station master of Thaya, a Hungarian quiet village, Anita is a pretty young peasant who feels deeply bored. She dreams of another life while watching the daily express trains to Budapest. An incident will force her to leave her province: she has to go to Budapest to attend the funeral of an aunt and receive a share of the inheritance. After completing the formalities, Anita misses the train to go back home and then she finds herself alone in the capital. - Written by jsanchez from IMDB.com
Who’s in it. Return at Dawn stars Danielle Darrieux as Anita Ammer, Pierre Dux as Karl Ammer, Jacques Dumesnil as Dick Farmer aka 'Keith' and Pierre Mingand as Osten, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Return at Dawn has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Return at Dawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Return at Dawn tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Return at Dawn (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Return at Dawn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Return at Dawn worth watching?
- Return at Dawn holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Return at Dawn?
- Return at Dawn stars Danielle Darrieux, Pierre Dux, Jacques Dumesnil, Pierre Mingand and Raymond Cordy.
- When was Return at Dawn released?
- Return at Dawn was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.