Blackadder: Back & Forth (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1999, Blackadder: Back & Forth is a comedy, science fiction and history film directed by Paul Weiland, running about 33 minutes. “The final episode in the saga of the Blackadder family, who have forever been at the very center of British history and society.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. What was a cunning plan from Lord Edmund Blackadder V to fake a time machine on his gullibly incompetent friends, turns out to be the real thing and hurls him and his imbecile underling, Baldrick, through the course of human history.
Who’s in it. Blackadder: Back & Forth stars Rowan Atkinson as Blackadder, Tony Robinson as Baldrick, Stephen Fry as Melchett and Hugh Laurie as George, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Blackadder: Back & Forth has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blackadder: Back & Forth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blackadder: Back & Forth tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blackadder: Back & Forth (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blackadder: Back & Forth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Blackadder: Back & Forth worth watching?
- Blackadder: Back & Forth holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, science fiction and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Blackadder: Back & Forth?
- Blackadder: Back & Forth stars Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie and Tim McInnerny.
- When was Blackadder: Back & Forth released?
- Blackadder: Back & Forth was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 33 minutes.