Backwards (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Backwards is a 2012 sports romantic film directed by Ben Hickernell, starring Glenn Morshower, James Van Der Beek and Margaret Colin. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $61,465 worldwide. Critics gave it 28% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10. Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Ben Hickernell
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Dada Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Backwards About?
The premise of Backwards without spoilers.
Abi Brooks, a dedicated rower, has always strived for Olympic glory, pushing herself to make significant sacrifices. When she’s named an alternate and her dreams are dashed, she returns home, grappling with disappointment and forced to re-examine her life. Taking a coaching position at her former university, Abi guides a new generation of rowers while confronting her own past. Through her students' journey, she rediscovers the joy of the sport and learns valuable lessons about balance, perseverance, and finding unexpected paths to fulfillment.
Backwards Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- boat
- aquatic sport
- school
- job
- rowing
Where to Watch Backwards
Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Backwards Cast
Glenn Morshower leads the cast, with James Van Der Beek and Margaret Colin. Directed by Ben Hickernell; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ben Hickernell
Backwards Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Backwards 28% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
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IMDb 5.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 28% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 52%
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
User score 3.9
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TMDB 57% User score
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Movie Insider 4.3 /5
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Backwards Box Office
Backwards grossed $61,465 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$61.5K
- US & Canada
- $61.5K
Cars in Backwards
14 cars on screen, including the 1987 Mitsubishi Van and the 2008 BMW M3 E93.
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1987 Mitsubishi Van Important role -
2008 BMW M3 E93 Minor role -
1988 Chevrolet K-1500 Minor role -
2002 Ford Taurus Minor role
Backwards Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Començar de Novo” and “赛艇人生”.
- Also known as
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- Començar de Novo
- 赛艇人生
- Volver A Empezar
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Backwards FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Backwards, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Backwards?
Backwards runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Backwards released?
Backwards was released on September 21, 2012.
Who directed Backwards?
Backwards was directed by Ben Hickernell.
More films by Ben Hickernell Who is in the cast of Backwards?
Backwards stars Glenn Morshower, James Van Der Beek and Margaret Colin, among 4 credited actors.
Where can I watch Backwards?
In the US, Backwards is streaming on Fandango at Home Free and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Backwards make at the box office?
Backwards grossed $61,465 worldwide.
How is Backwards rated?
Backwards has 5.5/10 on IMDb, 28% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Backwards have a post-credit scene?
No. Backwards has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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