Behind the Waterfall (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1995, Behind the Waterfall is a drama and family film directed by Scott Murphy, running about 94 minutes. “You'll Learn to Believe in Something Greater Than Yourself” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the death of their father, brother and sister Tommy (Luke Baird) and Becky (Gena Gale Burghoff) are sent to live with their aunt for the summer. The siblings' grief lightens when they meet kindly old Irishman Mr. Connors (M*A*S*H's Radar, Gary Burghoff), who reignites their capacity for joy and wonder.
Who’s in it. Behind the Waterfall stars Gary Burghoff as Mr. Connors, Alyssa Hansen as Alex, Hollis McCarthy as Sam and Gena Gale Burghoff as Becky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Behind the Waterfall has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Behind the Waterfall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Behind the Waterfall tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Behind the Waterfall (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Behind the Waterfall change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Behind the Waterfall worth watching?
- Behind the Waterfall holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Behind the Waterfall?
- Behind the Waterfall stars Gary Burghoff, Alyssa Hansen, Hollis McCarthy, Gena Gale Burghoff and Luke Baird.
- When was Behind the Waterfall released?
- Behind the Waterfall was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.