The Boy Who Walked Backwards (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1995, The Boy Who Walked Backwards is a drama film directed by Thomas Vinterberg, running about 37 minutes.
What it’s about. Nine-year old Andreas struggles to cope with the death of his beloved older brother, Mikkel, who is killed in a motorbike accident. Andreas' family moves shortly afterward to begin life anew, yet neither a new school nor the friends he makes can ease his enormous pain.
Who’s in it. The Boy Who Walked Backwards stars Holger Thaarup as Andreas, Rune Veber as Mikkel, Michelle Bjørn-Andersen as Moren and Christian Hjejle as Faren, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Boy Who Walked Backwards has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boy Who Walked Backwards page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boy Who Walked Backwards tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boy Who Walked Backwards (1995)?
- In US, The Boy Who Walked Backwards is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Boy Who Walked Backwards worth watching?
- The Boy Who Walked Backwards holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boy Who Walked Backwards?
- The Boy Who Walked Backwards stars Holger Thaarup, Rune Veber, Michelle Bjørn-Andersen, Christian Hjejle and Martin Brygmann.
- When was The Boy Who Walked Backwards released?
- The Boy Who Walked Backwards was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 37 minutes.