My Boyfriend's Back (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1993, My Boyfriend's Back is a comedy, horror and romance film directed by Bob Balaban, running about 85 minutes. “A comedy that proves true love never dies.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Missy McCloud is the most beautiful girl in school and Johnny Dingle has been in love with her for years. One night, Johnny is killed trying to win her over, and soon he comes back from the dead, and wins Missy's heart.
Who’s in it. My Boyfriend's Back stars Andrew Lowery as Johnny, Traci Lind as Missy McCloud, Danny Zorn as Eddie and Edward Herrmann as Mr. Dingle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, My Boyfriend's Back has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 My Boyfriend's Back page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Boyfriend's Back tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Boyfriend's Back (1993)?
- In US, My Boyfriend's Back is available to 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 My Boyfriend's Back worth watching?
- My Boyfriend's Back holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Boyfriend's Back?
- My Boyfriend's Back stars Andrew Lowery, Traci Lind, Danny Zorn, Edward Herrmann and Mary Beth Hurt.
- When was My Boyfriend's Back released?
- My Boyfriend's Back was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.