Oblivion 2: Backlash (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1996, Oblivion 2: Backlash is a comedy, science fiction and western film directed by Sam Irvin, running about 83 minutes. “It's high noon at the end of the universe.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the alien-western world of Oblivion, a suave, yet lethal bounty hunter named Sweeney arrives to arrest the seductive outlaw Lash on multiple charges, including murder. Lash, who just "inherited" a mine of Derconium (the most valuable mineral in the universe) from Crowley in a game of cards, meets up with Redeye's brother, Jaggar, who wants the mine for himself to rule the galaxy. It's a fight over Lash between the sheriff of Oblivion, Jaggar, and Sweeney. But who will emerge victorious?
Who’s in it. Oblivion 2: Backlash stars Richard Joseph Paul as Zack Stone, Jackie Swanson as Mattie Chase, Andrew Divoff as Jaggar / Einstein and Meg Foster as Stell Barr, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Oblivion 2: Backlash has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oblivion 2: Backlash page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oblivion 2: Backlash tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oblivion 2: Backlash (1996)?
- In US, Oblivion 2: Backlash is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Oblivion 2: Backlash worth watching?
- Oblivion 2: Backlash holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, science fiction and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oblivion 2: Backlash?
- Oblivion 2: Backlash stars Richard Joseph Paul, Jackie Swanson, Andrew Divoff, Meg Foster and Isaac Hayes.
- When was Oblivion 2: Backlash released?
- Oblivion 2: Backlash was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.