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The Dark Backward

5.719911h 41mRMovieComedy

A man pursues stand-up comedy encouraged by his fellow garbage man. Though his friend, who accompanies him on accordion, continues to tell him how great he is, he actually stinks. When the "comedian" grows a third arm out of his back, the…

DirectorAdam Rifkin
WriterAdam Rifkin
ProducersBrad Wyman·Randolf Turrow

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Cast · Directed by Adam Rifkin

JNJudd Nelson
Judd Nelson
Marty Malt
BPBill Paxton
Bill Paxton
Gus
WNWayne Newton
Wayne Newton
Jackie Chrome
LBLara Flynn Boyle
Lara Flynn Boyle
Rosarita
JCJames Caan
James Caan
Dr. Scurvy
RLRob Lowe
Rob Lowe
Dirk Delta
CCClaudia Christian
Claudia Christian
Kitty
BTBilly Bob Thornton
Billy Bob Thornton
Patron at Sloppy's
KM
King Moody
Twinkee Doodle
DDDanny Dayton
Danny Dayton
Syd
CL
Carrie Lynn
Nicolette
ABAnna Berger
Anna Berger
Mrs. Malt

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The Dark Backward — streaming FAQ

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The Dark Backward is streaming on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Dark Backward on Netflix?

No, The Dark Backward is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free.

Is The Dark Backward on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Dark Backward isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free instead.

Where can I watch The Dark Backward for free?

The Dark Backward is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free in United States.