Riley, a mid-level cheerleader, lands on the All-Star squad, Thunderhawks. With a competition looming, Riley must navigate her crippling anxiety, her relationship with her girlfriend, and her desperate need for approval from her new coach.
In the United States, Backspot is free with ads on Plex, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 5 other countries.
Is Backspot worth watching?
70
GoodGoodWatch score
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 74). Critics rate it higher (81 out of 100) than audiences (57).
Is Backspot okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Can I half-watch Backspot?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.
Will I feel good after watching Backspot?
BleakHopeful
Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.