Movie

Back from Eternity

“Ooh that Ekberg!”

★ 6.7(26)19561h 40m

Back from Eternity is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 June 2026.

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Director: John Farrow
Release date: 1956-09-07
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: John Farrow Productions

Back from Eternity — trailer

About Back from Eternity

Back from Eternity is a 1956 movie in the Adventure and Drama genres, directed by John Farrow, starring Robert Ryan, Anita Ekberg and Rod Steiger. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 26 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Back from Eternity in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A South American plane loaded with an assortment of characters crash lands in a remote jungle area in the middle of a storm. The passengers then discover they are in an area inhabited by vicious cannibals and must escape before they are found. A remake of Five Came Back (1939).

Cast

Robert Ryan

Bill Lonagan

Anita Ekberg

Rena

Rod Steiger

Vasquel

Phyllis Kirk

Louise Melhorn

Keith Andes

Joe Brooks

Gene Barry

Jud Ellis

Fred Clark

Crimp

Beulah Bondi

Martha Spangler

Cameron Prud'Homme

Prof. Henry Spangler

Jesse White

Pete Boswick

Adele Mara

Maria Alvarez - Stewardess

Jon Provost

Tommy Malone

Themes & keywords

bounty hunterescapelove triangleamazon rainforestremakesurvivalstrandedjungleairplane crashheadhunterdisaster movieprisoner transport

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Back from Eternity in United States?+

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

Is Back from Eternity on Netflix?+

Back from Eternity is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Back from Eternity?+

Back from Eternity has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Back from Eternity?+

Back from Eternity stars Robert Ryan, Anita Ekberg, Rod Steiger, Phyllis Kirk and Keith Andes.

When did Back from Eternity come out?+

Back from Eternity is a 1956 movie directed by John Farrow.

What genre is Back from Eternity?+

Back from Eternity is Adventure and Drama film.

Who directed Back from Eternity?+

Back from Eternity was directed by John Farrow.