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Backwater

6.120131h 42mMovieDrama

Toma lives in a small riverside town with his brutish father and his father's girlfriend. Witnessing his father's predilections for abuse, Toma becomes anxious that he will have inherited those urges.

DirectorShinji Aoyama

WriterHaruhiko Arai

ProducerNaoki Kai

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Cast · Directed by Shinji Aoyama

Masaki Suda

Misaki Kinoshita

Misaki Kinoshita

Yukiko Shinohara

Yukiko Shinohara

Ken Mitsuishi

Yuko Tanaka

Ittoku Kishibe

Yasushi Fuchikami

Yasushi Fuchikami

Young Detective

Kyoko Shishikura

Kyoko Shishikura

Woman in the Apartment

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Backwater — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Backwater?

Backwater isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Backwater on Netflix?

No, Backwater is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Backwater on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Backwater isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Backwater for free?

Backwater isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.