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The Boy Who Walked Backwards

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Nine-year old Andreas struggles to cope with the death of his beloved older brother, Mikkel, who is killed in a motorbike accident. Andreas' family moves shortly afterward to begin life anew, yet neither a new school nor the friends he makes can ease his enormous pain.

DirectorThomas Vinterberg
WritersThomas Vinterberg·Bo Hr. Hansen
ProducerBirgitte Hald

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Thomas Vinterberg

HT
Holger Thaarup
Andreas
RV
Rune Veber
Mikkel
MBMichelle Bjørn-Andersen
Michelle Bjørn-Andersen
Moren
CHChristian Hjejle
Christian Hjejle
Faren
MBMartin Brygmann
Martin Brygmann
Læreren
AOAgnes Obel
Agnes Obel
TK
Thomas Kristensen
SS
Steffen Odd Sølvberg
BB
Birger Bohm

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The Boy Who Walked Backwards — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Boy Who Walked Backwards?

The Boy Who Walked Backwards is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Boy Who Walked Backwards on Netflix?

No, The Boy Who Walked Backwards is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is The Boy Who Walked Backwards on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Boy Who Walked Backwards isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

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The Boy Who Walked Backwards is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.