Movie

Background

“When a marriage breaks down, what happens to the children?”

★ 7.0(2)19531h 20m

Background isn't available to stream, rent or buy in New Zealand right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Where to watch Background

🇳🇿 New Zealand

No streaming, rental or purchase options are listed in New Zealand right now. Availability changes often — try switching your region in the header.

Good to know

Director: Daniel Birt
Release date: 1953-11-09
Runtime: 1h 20m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Group 3 Productions

About Background

Background is a 1953 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Daniel Birt, starring Valerie Hobson, Philip Friend and Norman Wooland. It has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Background in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Two years of deterioration sees John and Barbara Lomax's marriage reduced to bitter sniping and "keeping up appearances" for the sake of the children. When John's old friend Bill professes his love for Barbara, the marriage finally breaks up – causing their three children to react in different ways and their son secretly determined to do Bill harm.

Cast

Valerie Hobson

Barbie Lomax

Philip Friend

John Lomax

Norman Wooland

Bill Ogden

Janette Scott

Jess Lomax

Mandy Miller

Linda Lomax

Jeremy Spenser

Adrian Lomax

Lily Kann

Brownie

Helen Shingler

Mary Wallace

Thora Hird

Mrs. Humphries

Louise Hampton

Miss Russell

Jack Melford

Mackay

Richard Wattis

David Wallace

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Background in New Zealand?+

Background is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Background on Netflix?+

Background is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Background?+

Background has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

Who stars in Background?+

Background stars Valerie Hobson, Philip Friend, Norman Wooland, Janette Scott and Mandy Miller.

When did Background come out?+

Background is a 1953 movie directed by Daniel Birt.

What genre is Background?+

Background is Drama film.

Who directed Background?+

Background was directed by Daniel Birt.