Back from Eternity (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1956, Back from Eternity is a drama and adventure film directed by John Farrow, running about 100 minutes. “Ooh that Ekberg!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A South American plane loaded with an assortment of characters crash lands in a remote jungle area in the middle of a storm. The passengers then discover they are in an area inhabited by vicious cannibals and must escape before they are found. A remake of Five Came Back (1939).
Who’s in it. Back from Eternity stars Robert Ryan as Bill Lonagan, Anita Ekberg as Rena, Rod Steiger as Vasquel and Phyllis Kirk as Louise Melhorn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Back from Eternity has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Back from Eternity page.
If you liked it. Fans of Back from Eternity tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Back from Eternity (1956)?
- In US, Back from Eternity is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Back from Eternity worth watching?
- Back from Eternity holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Back from Eternity?
- Back from Eternity stars Robert Ryan, Anita Ekberg, Rod Steiger, Phyllis Kirk and Keith Andes.
- When was Back from Eternity released?
- Back from Eternity was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.