Back for Good (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2017, Back for Good is a drama film directed by Mia Spengler, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Three women, one family: Monika the mother, Angie the older sister and Kiki the baby of the family. Angie is a reality-TV star who is doggedly clinging onto her fading career. Fresh out of rehab, she suddenly finds herself without any money, friends or a place to live and is condemned to returning to her mother in her hated dump of a hometown. Angie's teenage sister Kiki is also finding life tough-going. Due to her epilepsy, her mother Monika insists that she wears a freaky protective helmet. The consequence: Kiki is ostracised and bullied, her life has long since become the hell from which her mother is trying to protect her.
Who’s in it. Back for Good stars Kim Riedle as Angie, Juliane Köhler as Monika, Leonie Wesselow as Kiki and Nicki von Tempelhoff as Drew, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Back for Good has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Back for Good page.
If you liked it. Fans of Back for Good tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Back for Good (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Back for Good change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Back for Good worth watching?
- Back for Good holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Back for Good?
- Back for Good stars Kim Riedle, Juliane Köhler, Leonie Wesselow, Nicki von Tempelhoff and Emma Drogunova.
- When was Back for Good released?
- Back for Good was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.