Back in the Day (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2005, Back in the Day is a drama and crime film directed by James Hunter, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man slides back into a life of crime after reuniting with a shady acquaintance from his past.
Who’s in it. Back in the Day stars Joe Morton as Reverend Packer, Ja Rule as Reggie, Ving Rhames as J-Bone and Tia Carrere as Loot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Back in the Day has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Back in the Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of Back in the Day tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Back in the Day (2005)?
- In US, Back in the Day is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Back in the Day worth watching?
- Back in the Day holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Back in the Day?
- Back in the Day stars Joe Morton, Ja Rule, Ving Rhames, Tia Carrere and Lahmard J. Tate.
- When was Back in the Day released?
- Back in the Day was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.