Back of Beyond (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film
Released in 1974, Back of Beyond is a drama film directed by Desmond Davis, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Olwen lives in a tumbledown farm up in the mountains - a lonely widow, virtually a recluse. Her only human contact is with the occasional shopkeeper and young Rachel, who delivers her papers. For Rachel, her visits to Olwen are half adventure, half honest friendship. But they also mean a time to 'put aside childish things.'
Who’s in it. Back of Beyond stars Rachel Roberts as Olwen, Lynne Jones as Rachel, Michael Griffiths as David and Edward Hardwicke as Gareth, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Back of Beyond page.
If you liked it. Fans of Back of Beyond tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Back of Beyond (1974)?
- In US, Back of Beyond is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Back of Beyond?
- Back of Beyond stars Rachel Roberts, Lynne Jones, Michael Griffiths, Edward Hardwicke and Diana Bishop.
- When was Back of Beyond released?
- Back of Beyond was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.