Forward to the Past (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 10

Released in 2013, Forward to the Past is an animation, horror and mystery film directed by Alvin Soprano, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s about. In 2004, Bella Goth disappears without a trace. Nearly a decade later, her teenage children, Cassandra and Alexander, uncover a secret: their mother’s disappearance was not natural — and may still be preventable. Using experimental time-travel technology, the siblings go back to 1984 to find their young mother and warn her about what’s to come. But time is fragile. Their well-meaning interference causes unforeseen changes to the present. When Cassandra and Alexander return to 2013, they find everything... perfect. Bella never vanished. Their childhood was happy. Their family is intact. But something feels wrong. Reality is unraveling beneath their feet. The price of rewriting history is catching up.
Who’s in it. Forward to the Past stars Alvin Soprano as Cassandra Goth, Aaron Landon Jackson as Alexander Goth, Belinda Soprano as Bella Bachelor (Goth) and Atticus Castiglione as Mortimer Goth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Forward to the Past 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 Forward to the Past page.
If you liked it. Fans of Forward to the Past tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Forward to the Past (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Forward to the Past change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Forward to the Past worth watching?
- Forward to the Past holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, horror and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Forward to the Past?
- Forward to the Past stars Alvin Soprano, Aaron Landon Jackson, Belinda Soprano, Atticus Castiglione and James Dean Castiglione.
- When was Forward to the Past released?
- Forward to the Past was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.