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Hell and Back (2015): Ratings, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch

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Hell and Back is a 2015 animated comedy directed by Ross Shuman and Tom Gianas. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $157,768 worldwide. IMDb users rate it 5.4/10. Stream it on Plex.

IMDb rating
5.4/10
worldwide gross
$157.8K
Hell and Back (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Directors
Ross Shuman and Tom Gianas
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hell and Back About?

The premise of Hell and Back without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Two close friends venture into the underworld on a hilarious and perilous mission to save their companion, who has fallen into eternal damnation. Along the way, they enlist the aid of eccentric underworld characters, facing dangerous landscapes and outsmarting the devilish plans of Bob Odenkirk, all while desperately trying to retrieve their friend from the depths of hell.

Hell and Back Themes & Keywords

· 43 tags
  • hell
  • break a curse
  • human sacrifice
  • cross dressing
  • broken oath
  • devil
  • stop motion animation
  • flashback
  • souls
  • heaven
  • angel
  • mint
+31 more
  • orpheus
  • adult animation
  • stop motion
  • nipples visible through clothing
  • raped by trees
  • pole dancing
  • lyre
  • male frontal nudity
  • male nudity
  • sexting
  • deadbeat dad
  • profanity
  • mature animation
  • reference to p.f. chang's
  • reference to cheetos
  • reference to barnes and noble
  • reference to dippin' dots
  • father daughter kiss
  • the devil character
  • for grown ups animation
  • friend
  • mints
  • mother daughter relationship
  • throwing panties
  • two word title
  • ampersand in title
  • nudity
  • rape
  • tree
  • female nudity
  • puppet animation
Where to watch

Where to Watch Hell and Back

Stream it on Plex. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Crew

The Director of Hell and Back

Directed by Ross Shuman and Tom Gianas.

Ratings

Hell and Back Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Hell and Back 5.4/10.

Plot

Hell and Back Plot Summary

What happens in Hell and Back from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Idealist Remy is on a relentless quest to breathe new life into the struggling pier carnival where he and his childhood companions, the quirky and portly repairman Augie, and their indifferent assistant manager Curt Myers, work. With the business dwindling and the looming threat of foreclosure from the bank, Remy seeks the insight of a mystical fortune-teller named Madame Zonar. She hands him a mysterious tome featuring a page that depicts the Devil’s anguished tears. Convinced that this seemingly cursed artifact harbors the key to their salvation, Remy decides to display it at The Gates of Hell attraction.

Full summary

The whole story of Hell and Back, scene by scene

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Box office

Hell and Back Box Office

Hell and Back grossed $157,768 worldwide.

2015 box office

Worldwide gross

$157.8K

US & Canada
$157.8K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Hell and Back?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What does Remy seek to revive in the film?

Cars

Cars in Hell and Back

13 cars on screen, including the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and the 2013 Lincoln MKZ.

All 13 cars
  • Jeep Wrangler Unlimited in Hell and Back Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Minor role
  • 2013 Lincoln MKZ in Hell and Back 2013 Lincoln MKZ Minor role
  • 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W221 in Hell and Back 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W221 Minor role
  • 2004 Acura TL in Hell and Back 2004 Acura TL Background role
Details

Hell and Back Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Hell & Back” and “בגהינום ובחזרה”.

Also known as
  • Hell & Back
  • בגהינום ובחזרה
  • Al Averno y de Regreso
  • В ад и обратно
  • Voltando do Inferno
  • 地狱归来
  • Enfer & Ange
  • بازگشت از جهنم
  • 헬 앤 백
  • 地獄之旅

Seen Hell and Back?

FAQ

Hell and Back FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Hell and Back, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hell and Back?

Hell and Back runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Hell and Back released?

Hell and Back was released on October 2, 2015.

Who directed Hell and Back?

Hell and Back was directed by Ross Shuman and Tom Gianas.

Where can I watch Hell and Back?

In the US, Hell and Back is streaming on Plex (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Hell and Back make at the box office?

Hell and Back grossed $157,768 worldwide.

How is Hell and Back rated?

Hell and Back has 5.4/10 on IMDb, 2.4/5 on Letterboxd and 2.6/5 on Movie Insider.

Does Hell and Back have a post-credit scene?

No. Hell and Back has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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