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Backwards

5.720121h 29mPGMovieDrama

When a fiercely competitive 30 year old rower fails to make the Olympic boat for the second time, she takes a coaching job at a school but struggles to adjust to life off the race course.

DirectorBen Hickernell
WriterSarah Megan Thomas

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ben Hickernell

STSarah Megan Thomas
Sarah Megan Thomas
Abi Brooks
JBJames Van Der Beek
James Van Der Beek
Geoff
GMGlenn Morshower
Glenn Morshower
Coach Spriklin
MCMargaret Colin
Margaret Colin
Mrs. Brooks
WEWynn Everett
Wynn Everett
Reba
AMAlexandra Metz
Alexandra Metz
Hannah
DBDavid Alan Basche
David Alan Basche
Cox
EW
Ellis Walding
Preston
ARAlysia Reiner
Alysia Reiner
Meghan
MA
Meredith Apfelbaum
Susan

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Backwards isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Backwards on Netflix?

No, Backwards is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Backwards isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Backwards isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.