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Back to Back

1959Movie1 h 45 min

Comedy
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

Summary

These dueling one-act comedies highlight the work of playwright John Mortimer. In "The Dock Brief," an ill-prepared attorney is put to the test when his client confesses to killing his wife. In "What Shall We Tell Caroline?" a father with good intentions tries to protect his wife and daughter from the bad things in life.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Stuart Burge
Written by
John Mortimer
Produced by
David Susskind

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Facts

November 2, 1959 · 1 h 45 min · Strong Language

Released
November 2, 1959
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Back to Back worth watching?"

Questions about Back to Back

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Back to Back worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.4).

Will Back to Back make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Back to Back?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.