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Fighting Back

10.01986MovieDrama

A single mother returns to her home town after fifteen years of unhappy marriage and fights to make a better life for herself and her children.

DirectorPaul Seed
WriterGareth Jones
ProducerChris Parr

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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Paul Seed

HOHazel O'Connor
Hazel O'Connor
Viv Sharpe
DTDerek Thompson
Derek Thompson
Bruce Curran
MF
Malcolm Frederick
Danny Hopkins
CM
Cheryl Maiker
Yvonne Sharpe
TC
Tony Carney
Neil Curran
MSMadhav Sharma
Madhav Sharma
Eddy Patel
LFLynn Farleigh
Lynn Farleigh
Barbara Merrick
LWLarrington Walker
Larrington Walker
Gabriel
AF
Alfred Fagon
Dickens Elliot
SM
Sasha Mitchell
Cheryl
RN
Roger Nott
Roy Collins
AN
Anna Nygh
Billy

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Fighting Back — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Fighting Back?

Fighting Back is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Fighting Back on Netflix?

No, Fighting Back is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Fighting Back on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Fighting Back isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Fighting Back for free?

Fighting Back is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.