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Back Roads

Running from the past, and backing into love.

5.4(28)19811h 34m
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Where to watch Back Roads in Australia

Back Roads is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

About Back Roads

Back Roads is a 1981 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Martin Ritt, starring Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones and David Keith. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.4/10 from 28 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Back Roads in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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Overview

A prostitute and a drifter find themselves bound together as they make their way through the rural South, doing what they have to do to survive.

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Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Back Roads in Australia?+

In Australia, Back Roads is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Back Roads on Netflix?+

Back Roads is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Back Roads?+

Back Roads has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in Back Roads?+

Back Roads stars Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones, David Keith, M. Emmet Walsh and Michael V. Gazzo.

When did Back Roads come out?+

Back Roads is a 1981 movie directed by Martin Ritt.

What genre is Back Roads?+

Back Roads is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed Back Roads?+

Back Roads was directed by Martin Ritt.

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