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Backwards

PG1h 29m2012Ben Hickernell
IMDb: 5.5/10Rotten: 28%Metacritic: 43/100
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When a fiercely competitive 30 year old rower fails to make the Olympic boat for the second time, she takes a coaching job at a school but struggles to adjust to life off the race course.

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What is Backwards (2012) about?

When a fiercely competitive 30 year old rower fails to make the Olympic boat for the second time, she takes a coaching job at a school but struggles to adjust to life off the race course.

Who stars in Backwards?

Backwards stars Sarah Megan Thomas (Abi Brooks), James Van Der Beek (Geoff), Glenn Morshower (Coach Spriklin), Margaret Colin (Mrs. Brooks), Wynn Everett (Reba). The film was directed by Ben Hickernell.

How long is Backwards?

Backwards has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2012. It is rated PG.

Is Backwards worth watching?

Backwards holds an IMDb rating of 5.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 28. Fans of Drama, Romance, Sport are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Backwards?

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