Back Roads (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1981, Back Roads is a comedy and romance film directed by Martin Ritt, running about 94 minutes. “Running from the past, and backing into love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A prostitute and a drifter find themselves bound together as they make their way through the rural South, doing what they have to do to survive.
Who’s in it. Back Roads stars Sally Field as Amy Post, Tommy Lee Jones as Elmore Pratt, David Keith as Mason and M. Emmet Walsh as Arthur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Back Roads has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Back Roads page.
If you liked it. Fans of Back Roads tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Back Roads (1981)?
- In US, Back Roads is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Back Roads worth watching?
- Back Roads holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Back Roads?
- Back Roads stars Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones, David Keith, M. Emmet Walsh and Michael V. Gazzo.
- When was Back Roads released?
- Back Roads was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.