Touchback (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 2011, Touchback is a fantasy, drama and family film directed by Don Handfield, running about 118 minutes.

What it’s about. A former high-school football star loses his shot at a college scholarship due to a devastating gridiron injury, but gets a second chance at living his dream.

Who’s in it. Touchback stars Brian Presley as Scott Murphy, Kurt Russell as Coach Hand, Melanie Lynskey as Macy and Marc Blucas as Hall, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Touchback has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Angel Studios 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 Touchback page.

If you liked it. Fans of Touchback tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Touchback (2011)?
In US, Touchback is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Angel Studios 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 Touchback worth watching?
Touchback holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Touchback?
Touchback stars Brian Presley, Kurt Russell, Melanie Lynskey, Marc Blucas and Christine Lahti.
When was Touchback released?
Touchback was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.