Backfield in Motion (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1991, Backfield in Motion is a comedy film directed by Richard Michaels, running about 94 minutes. “Just when you thought it was safe to play ball!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Nancy and her teenage son move to Deerview, the small, old-fashioned community will never be the same. Nancy soon realizes she is the only woman in town who would rather crack a joke than an egg. But the town gets their biggest laugh when Nancy organizes a mother-son football game with the unathletic housewives.
Who’s in it. Backfield in Motion stars Roseanne Barr as Nancy Seavers, Tom Arnold as Howard Peterman, Johnny Galecki as Tim Seavers and Colleen Camp as Laurie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Backfield in Motion has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Backfield in Motion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Backfield in Motion tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Backfield in Motion (1991)?
- In US, Backfield in Motion is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Backfield in Motion worth watching?
- Backfield in Motion holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Backfield in Motion?
- Backfield in Motion stars Roseanne Barr, Tom Arnold, Johnny Galecki, Colleen Camp and Conchata Ferrell.
- When was Backfield in Motion released?
- Backfield in Motion was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.