Where to watch Backwater in Japan
Backwater is streaming on Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel and FOD in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and Apple TV Store. Availability checked 4 June 2026.
About Backwater
Backwater is a 2013 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Shinji Aoyama, starring Masaki Suda, Misaki Kinoshita and Yukiko Shinohara. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 28 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Backwater in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Backwater trailer
Overview
Toma lives in a small riverside town with his brutish father and his father's girlfriend. Witnessing his father's predilections for abuse, Toma becomes anxious that he will have inherited those urges.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Backwater in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Backwater on Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel and FOD. It's also available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and Apple TV Store.
Is Backwater on Netflix?+
Backwater is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel and FOD.
How long is Backwater?+
Backwater has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
Who stars in Backwater?+
Backwater stars Masaki Suda, Misaki Kinoshita, Yukiko Shinohara, Ken Mitsuishi and Yuko Tanaka.
When did Backwater come out?+
Backwater is a 2013 movie directed by Shinji Aoyama.
What genre is Backwater?+
Backwater is Drama film.
Who directed Backwater?+
Backwater was directed by Shinji Aoyama.
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