Backfire
“Before the night is over... someone will be rich, someone will be dead, someone will be avenged.”
Backfire is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Filmin and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Spain, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 10 June 2026.
Where to watch Backfire
🇪🇸 Spain
Good to know
- Director
- Gilbert Cates
- Release date
- 1988-06-21
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada
- Studio
- ITC Entertainment
Backfire — trailer
About Backfire
Backfire is a 1988 movie in the Thriller, Drama and Mystery genres, directed by Gilbert Cates, starring Karen Allen, Keith Carradine and Jeff Fahey. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.7/10 from 15 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Backfire in Spain — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
Mara McAndrew's marriage is falling apart. Her husband, Donnie, a Vietnam veteran, suffers troubling flashbacks about the war, leaving him unresponsive to her needs. Mara wants out, but she also wants Donnie's money. When Mara meets a mysterious stranger, Reed, at a local bar, she believes she has found the right person to help her out of her predicament. But Mara worries that Donnie's sister, Jill, is on to her.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Backfire in Spain?+
In Spain, you can stream Backfire on Amazon Prime Video, Filmin and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Is Backfire on Netflix?+
Backfire is not on Netflix in Spain right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Filmin and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How long is Backfire?+
Backfire has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
Who stars in Backfire?+
Backfire stars Karen Allen, Keith Carradine, Jeff Fahey, Bernie Casey and Dean Paul Martin.
When did Backfire come out?+
Backfire is a 1988 movie directed by Gilbert Cates.
What genre is Backfire?+
Backfire is Thriller, Drama and Mystery film.
Who directed Backfire?+
Backfire was directed by Gilbert Cates.
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