Name: Ass Backwards
Genre: Adventure, Comedy
Released: 2013-01-21
Duration: 1 h 22 min
Cast: June Diane Raphael, Casey Wilson, Vincent D'Onofrio, Alicia Silverstone, Jon Cryer

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Two best friends embark on a cross country trip back to their hometown to attempt to win a pageant that eluded them as children.

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Directed by: Chris Nelson
Written by: June Diane Raphael, Casey Wilson
Produced by: Molly Conners, Heather Rae
Music by: Orr Rebhun, Erica Weis

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January 21, 2013 · 1 h 22 min · Strong Language, Sexual Content

Released: January 21, 2013
Runtime: 1 h 22 min
Content: Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres: Adventure, Comedy
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $3 million
Available in: 35 countries

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Where can I stream Ass Backwards?

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In the United States, Ass Backwards is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Ass Backwards worth watching?

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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33 (IMDb 4.3, Rotten Tomatoes 27%, and Metacritic 37).

Will Ass Backwards make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Ass Backwards?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.