Movie

Backwards

★ 5.7(16)20121h 29m

Backwards is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Ben Hickernell
Release date: 2012-09-21
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: English
Status: Released

About Backwards

Backwards is a 2012 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Ben Hickernell, starring Sarah Megan Thomas, James Van Der Beek and Glenn Morshower. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 16 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Backwards in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When a fiercely competitive 30 year old rower fails to make the Olympic boat for the second time, she takes a coaching job at a school but struggles to adjust to life off the race course.

Cast

Sarah Megan Thomas

Abi Brooks

James Van Der Beek

Geoff

Glenn Morshower

Coach Spriklin

Margaret Colin

Mrs. Brooks

Wynn Everett

Reba

Alexandra Metz

Hannah

David Alan Basche

Cox

Ellis Walding

Preston

Alysia Reiner

Meghan

Meredith Apfelbaum

Susan

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Backwards in United States?+

In United States, Backwards is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Backwards on Netflix?+

Backwards is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Backwards?+

Backwards has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in Backwards?+

Backwards stars Sarah Megan Thomas, James Van Der Beek, Glenn Morshower, Margaret Colin and Wynn Everett.

When did Backwards come out?+

Backwards is a 2012 movie directed by Ben Hickernell.

What genre is Backwards?+

Backwards is Drama film.

Who directed Backwards?+

Backwards was directed by Ben Hickernell.