Carry Me Back (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1982, Carry Me Back is a comedy and drama film directed by John Reid, running about 102 minutes. “Dad's dead weight. And they're both dead tired. But they'll both be dead broke. Unless they can carry him back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two brothers take their father into the city for the weekend for a rugby game and a night on the town. However, the old man dies in their hotel and the boys need to smuggle his body back to their farm and make it appear that he died there to satisfy a clause in his will or else they won't inherit the property.
Who’s in it. Carry Me Back stars Grant Tilly, Kelly Johnson, Dorothy McKegg and Derek Hardwick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Carry Me Back has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carry Me Back page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carry Me Back tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carry Me Back (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Carry Me Back change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Carry Me Back worth watching?
- Carry Me Back holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carry Me Back?
- Carry Me Back stars Grant Tilly, Kelly Johnson, Dorothy McKegg, Derek Hardwick and Joanne Mildenhall.
- When was Carry Me Back released?
- Carry Me Back was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.