Movie

Back Roads

“Running from the past, and backing into love.”

★ 5.4(29)19811h 34m

Back Roads is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in United Kingdom. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 June 2026.

Where to watch Back Roads

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Good to know

Director: Martin Ritt
Release date: 1981-03-13
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Box office: $11,800,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: CBS Theatrical Films

Back Roads — trailer

About Back Roads

Back Roads is a 1981 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Martin Ritt, starring Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones and David Keith. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.4/10 from 29 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Back Roads in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A prostitute and a drifter find themselves bound together as they make their way through the rural South, doing what they have to do to survive.

Cast

Sally Field

Amy Post

Tommy Lee Jones

Elmore Pratt

David Keith

Mason

M. Emmet Walsh

Arthur

Michael V. Gazzo

Tazio

Nell Carter

Waitress

Royce D. Applegate

The Father

Don 'Red' Barry

Pete

Billy Jayne

The Boy Thief

Brian Frishman

Bleitz

Dan Shor

Spivey

Barbara Babcock

Rickey's Mom

Themes & keywords

californiaprostitutepolicefightlovehitchhiking

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Back Roads in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, Back Roads is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Back Roads on Netflix?+

Back Roads is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is Back Roads?+

Back Roads has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in Back Roads?+

Back Roads stars Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones, David Keith, M. Emmet Walsh and Michael V. Gazzo.

When did Back Roads come out?+

Back Roads is a 1981 movie directed by Martin Ritt.

What genre is Back Roads?+

Back Roads is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed Back Roads?+

Back Roads was directed by Martin Ritt.