Backstabbing for Beginners (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2018, Backstabbing for Beginners is a thriller, drama and history film directed by Per Fly, running about 108 minutes. “If you dig too deep, you may not like what comes up” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An idealistic young employee at the U.N. investigates the grizzly murder of his predecessor – and uncovers a vast global conspiracy that may involve his own boss.
Who’s in it. Backstabbing for Beginners stars Theo James as Michael, Jacqueline Bisset as Christina Dupre, Ben Kingsley as Pasha and Rossif Sutherland as Trevor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Backstabbing for Beginners has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Backstabbing for Beginners page.
If you liked it. Fans of Backstabbing for Beginners tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Backstabbing for Beginners (2018)?
- In US, Backstabbing for Beginners is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Backstabbing for Beginners worth watching?
- Backstabbing for Beginners holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Backstabbing for Beginners?
- Backstabbing for Beginners stars Theo James, Jacqueline Bisset, Ben Kingsley, Rossif Sutherland and Brian Markinson.
- When was Backstabbing for Beginners released?
- Backstabbing for Beginners was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.