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Backfire

1988Movie1 h 33 minR

DramaThriller
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4

Summary

Mara McAndrew's marriage is falling apart. Her husband, Donnie, a Vietnam veteran, suffers troubling flashbacks about the war, leaving him unresponsive to her needs. Mara wants out, but she also wants Donnie's money.

Good for

  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Gilbert Cates
Written by
Larry Brand, Rebecca Reynolds
Produced by
Danton Rissner
Music by
David Shire

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Facts

June 21, 1988 · 1 h 33 min · R

Released
June 21, 1988
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
1 country

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Backfire?"

Questions about Backfire

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Where can I stream Backfire?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Backfire worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.4).

Will I feel good after watching Backfire?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.