Back Then (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2021, Back Then is a comedy and drama film directed by Kinga Dębska, running about 94 minutes. “All the flavors of childhood.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Marta is a romantic and a loser in school. She shares a room with her sister Kasia and grandma, who tells her granddaughters insurgency stories instead of fairy tales. In the room behind the wall, the parents - Tadek and Elżbieta - live their married life. He is an intelligent constantly humiliated by the state, he also makes his own moonshine after work and silently envies his prosperous brother in law. She is the leader of the "Solidarity" union at work, with the need for freedom and a dream to get out of Poland. The real adventure for the family starts when they manage to get their dream orange Fiat 126p. Ela and Tadek discover their appetite for trading and trips abroad, and the growing Marta will fall in love for the first time.
Who’s in it. Back Then stars Kinga Preis as Elżbieta Makowska, Adam Woronowicz as Tadeusz Makowski, Barbara Papis as Marta Makowska and Ewa Wiśniewska as Grandma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Back Then has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Back Then page.
If you liked it. Fans of Back Then tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Back Then (2021)?
- In US, Back Then is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Back Then worth watching?
- Back Then holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Back Then?
- Back Then stars Kinga Preis, Adam Woronowicz, Barbara Papis, Ewa Wiśniewska and Alicja Warchocka.
- When was Back Then released?
- Back Then was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.