The Backbone of America poster
Where to stream

The Backbone of America

19531h NRMovieComedyTV Movie

An account executive tries to find the perfect American family to use in a forthcoming advertising campaign.

DirectorMarc Daniels
WriterRobert E. Sherwood
ProducerAdrian Samish

Where to watch

Not streaming yet
Check back soon

The Backbone of America was released on December 29, 1953 but we couldn't find it on any streaming service yet. Rights can change — try again later.

Get the app to be notified

Cast · Directed by Marc Daniels

WCWendell Corey
Wendell Corey
Ben Bruce
YCYvonne De Carlo
Yvonne De Carlo
Victoria Johnson
GLGene Lockhart
Gene Lockhart
Uncle Cedric
TMThomas Mitchell
Thomas Mitchell
Fred Tupple
SO
Sammy Ogg
Wallie
LPLee Patrick
Lee Patrick
Ethel
GTGloria Talbott
Gloria Talbott
Janet
RTRegis Toomey
Regis Toomey
Bill Carmody

More from Wendell Corey · Lead actor

Perry Mason
Perry Mason
1957 · 7.7
The Wild Wild West
The Wild Wild West
1965 · 7.6
Robert Montgomery Presents
Robert Montgomery Presents
1950 · 6.0
Climax!
Climax!
1954 · 3.8
Studio One
Studio One
1948 · 5.4
Run for Your Life
Run for Your Life
1965 · 7.1
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
1956 · 6.2
Burke's Law
Burke's Law
1963 · 6.3
Rear Window
Rear Window
1954 · 8.3
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955 · 7.8
See all fromWendell Corey

More from Yvonne De Carlo · Co-star actress

Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
1984 · 7.5
Bonanza
Bonanza
1959 · 7.5
Fantasy Island
Fantasy Island
1978 · 6.5
The Virginian
The Virginian
1962 · 6.5
Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
1989 · 8.0
The Ford Television Theatre
The Ford Television Theatre
1952 · 7.8
The Munsters
The Munsters
1964 · 7.9
Burke's Law
Burke's Law
1963 · 6.3
The Name of the Game
The Name of the Game
1968 · 7.0
Dream On
Dream On
1990 · 6.9
See all fromYvonne De Carlo

More from Marc Daniels · Director

Star Trek
Star Trek
1966 · 8.0
Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
1968 · 7.2
Alice
Alice
1976 · 7.0
Hogan's Heroes
Hogan's Heroes
1965 · 7.5
Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible
1966 · 7.6
I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy
1951 · 7.9
The Virginian
The Virginian
1962 · 6.5
The Flying Nun
The Flying Nun
1967 · 6.3
Marcus Welby, M.D.
Marcus Welby, M.D.
1969 · 6.6
Cannon
Cannon
1971 · 6.7
See all fromMarc Daniels

More like this

Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation
Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation
2024 · 7.6
The Willoughbys
The Willoughbys
2020 · 7.0
The Addams Family
The Addams Family
2019 · 6.6
See Spot Run
See Spot Run
2001 · 6.1
Clash of the Thundermans
Clash of the Thundermans
2026 · 6.8
Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin
Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin
2024 · 7.7
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
2011 · 5.9
Tom and Jerry Cowboy Up!
Tom and Jerry Cowboy Up!
2022 · 6.9
The Wild Thornberrys Movie
The Wild Thornberrys Movie
2002 · 6.5
A Flintstones Christmas Carol
A Flintstones Christmas Carol
1994 · 6.8
Two by Two: Overboard!
Two by Two: Overboard!
2020 · 7.6
Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh
Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh
2008 · 7.4

The Backbone of America — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Backbone of America?

The Backbone of America isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Backbone of America on Netflix?

No, The Backbone of America is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Backbone of America on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Backbone of America isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Backbone of America for free?

The Backbone of America isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Backbone of America?

The Backbone of America hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 16, 1954. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.