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Back in the Day

2014·Movie
1h 34min·R
28
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Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension4

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

  • Nostalgia8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Romance6

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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Sometimes in order to move forward...you have to go back

Sometimes in order to move forward, you have to go back. And in this raunchy comedy, Jim Owens does just that when he heads home for his high school reunion. In an attempt to relive the glory days with his boys and explore an old romance, he nearly destroys his hometown and friendships.
Raunchy ComedyHigh School ReunionReliving Glory DaysNostalgicFriendshipRomantic ComedyAdult HumorSmall Town Setting

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Back in the Day legally?

Back in the Day is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Back in the Day worth watching?

28
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 28/100 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 11%, and Metacritic 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Back in the Day rated?

RSexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Back in the Day?

1 h 34 min

Back in the Day runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Back in the Day?

Critics9
Audiences48

Not quite. Audiences rate Back in the Day higher (48) than critics (9). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Back in the Day in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Back in the Day?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Back in the Day in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.