Back to 1989 (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2016, Back to 1989 is a sci-fi & fantasy, drama and family series.
What it’s about. A young successful young man has always felt something missing in his life because he never knew his father. At 26, Che Chen is already a successful assistant manager for an investment trust. But he was raised by his single mother Chen Mu and never knew the identity of his father, and that void has been nagging at him. But a freak accident sends Che back 27 years into the past, to the year before he was born. When he meets 22-year-old Zhen Zhen Ye, Che realizes that this naïve and trusting young woman is his mother's best friend! When Che realizes that anything he does in the year 1989 could alter his mother’s future, will he do anything to alter the course of his own life?
Who’s in it. Back to 1989 stars Marcus Chang as Chen Che, Ray Yang as Lin Xiao Long, Ivy Shao as Ye Zhen Zhen (葉真真) and Tsai Huang Ru as Chen Ya Juan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Back to 1989 sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Back to 1989 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Back to 1989 tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Back to 1989 (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Back to 1989 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Back to 1989 worth watching?
- Back to 1989 holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy, drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Back to 1989?
- Back to 1989 stars Marcus Chang, Ray Yang, Ivy Shao, Tsai Huang Ru and Chang Chieh.
- When was Back to 1989 released?
- Back to 1989 was released in 2016.