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The Backseat

201617mMovie

A teenage girl rides the local buses, providing a ferocious social commentary against a backdrop of the Lutonian landscape. 'The Backseat' offers unique insight into a young girl's view of the world. A world that has mistreated her so far.

DirectorMiranda Howard-Williams
WriterTeresa Burns

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Cast · Directed by Miranda Howard-Williams

KL
Kate Lassman Long
Shelby
EAEsh Alladi
Esh Alladi
kazeem
RB
Robert Benfield
Alan
KB
Kelly Kymm Bennett
Angry Woman on Bus
TBToto Bruin
Toto Bruin
Teenage girl
MC
Megan Cave
Chloe
RC
Rikki Chamberlain
Danny
NCNathan Clough
Nathan Clough
Winston
EC
Ellie Cooper
Teenage girl
ID
Iain Stuart Dootson
Barry
EG
Ellè Gardner
Teenage girl
JG
Jennifer Granville
Baryl

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The Backseat — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Backseat?

The Backseat isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Backseat on Netflix?

No, The Backseat is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is The Backseat on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Backseat isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Backseat for free?

The Backseat 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 Backseat?

The Backseat hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 5, 2016. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.