Where to watch Backfire in Canada
Backfire is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 May 2026.
About Backfire
Backfire is a 1950 movie in the Mystery, Crime and Thriller genres, directed by Vincent Sherman, starring Viveca Lindfors, Dane Clark and Virginia Mayo. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 31 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Backfire in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
When he's discharged from a military hospital, ex-GI Bob Corey goes on a search for his army buddy Steve Connolly. A reformed crook, Connolly is on the lam from a trumped-up murder rap, and Corey hopes to clear his pal. Tagging along is Army nurse Julie Benson, who has fallen for Corey.
Top cast
Viveca Lindfors
Lysa Radoff
Dane Clark
Ben Arno
Virginia Mayo
Nurse Julie Benson
Edmond O'Brien
Steve Connolly
Gordon MacRae
Bob Corey
Ed Begley
Capt. Garcia
Frances Robinson
Mrs. Blayne
Richard Rober
Solly Blayne
Sheila MacRae
Bonnie Willis
David Hoffman
Burns
Monte Blue
Det. Sgt. Pluther (uncredited)
Russ Conway
Police Broadcaster (uncredited)
John Daheim
Bingo - Prizefighter (uncredited)
John Dehner
Blake - Plainclothes Cop (uncredited)
Dick Gordon
Party Guest (uncredited)
Fred Kelsey
Fight Fan (uncredited)
Charles Lane
Dr. Nolan (uncredited)
Ray Montgomery
Attendant (uncredited)
Ida Moore
Sybil (uncredited)
John Ridgely
Plainclothesman (uncredited)
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Backfire in Canada?+
In Canada, Backfire is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Backfire on Netflix?+
Backfire is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is Backfire?+
Backfire has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
Who stars in Backfire?+
Backfire stars Viveca Lindfors, Dane Clark, Virginia Mayo, Edmond O'Brien and Gordon MacRae.
When did Backfire come out?+
Backfire is a 1950 movie directed by Vincent Sherman.
What genre is Backfire?+
Backfire is Mystery, Crime and Thriller film.
Who directed Backfire?+
Backfire was directed by Vincent Sherman.
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