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Back of Beyond

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Olwen lives in a tumbledown farm up in the mountains - a lonely widow, virtually a recluse. Her only human contact is with the occasional shopkeeper and young Rachel, who delivers her papers. For Rachel, her visits to Olwen are half…

DirectorDesmond Davis
WriterJulia Jones
ProducerGraeme MacDonald

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Desmond Davis

RRRachel Roberts
Rachel Roberts
Olwen
LJ
Lynne Jones
Rachel
MG
Michael Griffiths
David
EHEdward Hardwicke
Edward Hardwicke
Gareth
DB
Diana Bishop
Megan
PSPeter Sallis
Peter Sallis
Man (uncredited)

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Back of Beyond — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Back of Beyond?

Back of Beyond is streaming on Britbox in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Back of Beyond on Netflix?

No, Back of Beyond is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Britbox.

Is Back of Beyond on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Back of Beyond isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Britbox instead.

Where can I watch Back of Beyond for free?

Back of Beyond is available on Britbox in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.