Where to Watch Backfire (1988)

Want to watch 'Backfire' in the comfort of your own home? Discovering a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the Gilbert Cates-directed movie via subscription can be a huge pain, so we here at Moviefone want to do right by you.

Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'Backfire' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty of how you can watch 'Backfire' right now, here are some specifics about the ITC Entertainment drama flick.

Released June 21st, 1988, 'Backfire' stars Karen Allen, Keith Carradine, Jeff Fahey, Bernie Casey The R movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 33 min, and received a user score of 54 (out of 100) on TMDb, which collated reviews from 10 respected users.

You probably already know what the movie's about, but just in case... Here's the plot: "Mara McAndrew's marriage is falling apart. Her husband, Donnie, a Vietnam veteran, suffers troubling flashbacks about the war, leaving him unresponsive to her needs. Mara wants out, but she also wants Donnie's money. When Mara meets a mysterious stranger, Reed, at a local bar, she believes she has found the right person to help her out of her predicament. But Mara worries that Donnie's sister, Jill, is on to her." .