Back When We Were Grownups (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2004, Back When We Were Grownups is a drama and tv movie film directed by Ron Underwood, running about 94 minutes. “Once upon a time, there was a woman who discovered that she had turned into the wrong person.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A 53-year-old widow believes she's turned into the wrong person in this bittersweet tale based on Anne Tyler's best-seller. Beck's (Blythe Danner) plate is full: She runs a catering business and cares for her large family, but feels lost inside. Determined to find herself, Beck embarks on a journey, starting with her ex-beau (Peter Fonda) and ending with an unexpected soul mate. Jack Palance, Peter Riegert, Faye Dunaway and Ione Skye also star.
Who’s in it. Back When We Were Grownups stars Blythe Danner as Rebecca Holmes Davitch, Faye Dunaway as Tina, Peter Fonda as Dr. Will Allenby and Jack Palance as Paul 'Poppy' Davitch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Back When We Were Grownups has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Back When We Were Grownups page.
If you liked it. Fans of Back When We Were Grownups tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Back When We Were Grownups (2004)?
- In US, Back When We Were Grownups is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Back When We Were Grownups worth watching?
- Back When We Were Grownups holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Back When We Were Grownups?
- Back When We Were Grownups stars Blythe Danner, Faye Dunaway, Peter Fonda, Jack Palance and Ione Skye.
- When was Back When We Were Grownups released?
- Back When We Were Grownups was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.