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Back Roads

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55% Tomatometer 29 Reviews 98% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
A young man's life spirals out of control when he has a dangerous affair with an older married woman in rural Pennsylvania.
Back Roads

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Critics Consensus

Uneven yet ultimately intriguing, Back Roads serves as a memorable calling card for star and debuting director Alex Pettyfer's talent behind the camera.

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Ella Kemp Empire Magazine Jul 16, 2020
2/5
Despite its good intentions, condemning child abuse and sexual assault, Back Roads has little to offer in the way of sensitive or stirring storytelling. Go to Full Review
Charles Bramesco Little White Lies Jul 6, 2020
2/5
Pettyfer's tastes, shortcomings and unflagging belief in himself leave a radioactive glow that comes only from the most reliably engrossing strain of failure... Go to Full Review
Charlotte O'Sullivan London Evening Standard Jul 5, 2020
2/5
All roads lead to unintentional giggles. Go to Full Review
Richard Phippen NME (New Musical Express) Jun 21, 2021
3/5
Pettyfer's performance is deeply engaging...Hopefully he'll find a script that fits him a little better in the future. Go to Full Review
Eddie Harrison The List Jul 7, 2020
3/5
Back Roads is a decently made drama, allowing Pettyfer the director the chance to hand a moody role to Pettyfer the actor. Go to Full Review
Matt Wolf The Arts Desk Jul 5, 2020
2/5
If you're going to engage with adultery and incest and lord knows what else, you'd be well-advised to exhibit a subversive sense of playfulness and daring along the way. Go to Full Review
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Draco L Apr 1, 2019 One of the best movies I have seen in a while. Duly impressed by acting and directing by Alex Pettyfer. I'll look for more of his work in the future. See more
Anakin S Mar 6, 2019 i thought this was ok
George R Mar 5, 2019 This powerful movie should be seen by a wide audience
Anakin W Jan 8, 2019 Alex Pettyfer GREATESTS ACTING PERFORMANCE TO DATE. iT WASN'T TILL THE END OF THE MOVIE I EVEN REALISED HE HAD DIRECTED IT. See more
Luke M Jan 7, 2019 Loved the book, and nervous to see the adaption, which I think Tawni O'Dell did an excellent job with the screenplay. Alex Pettyfer was a little wooden playing Harley, but to be honest its probably his best performance yet, as he's really only played teen idols in all his prior rolls, and he's no longer a young man. The rest of the cast were excellent in their portrayal of the characters. Nicola Peltz created a great Amber and June Carryl as Betty was a star part for me. Would highly recommend followers of the book to watch this film. See more
Ron W Dec 29, 2018 GREAT FILM! The main lead is a little one tone, I understand he's suppressing the trauma encountered by his family and himself, but this performance doesnt do justice to Harley in the novel. The female cast are great, with a strong range of characters and performances. Its a must watch film, certainly not an easy watch, but one that will leave you thinking about the film long after! See more
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Back Roads

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Movie Info

Synopsis A young man's life spirals out of control when he has a dangerous affair with an older married woman in rural Pennsylvania.
Director
Alex Pettyfer
Producer
Ashley Mansour, Michael Ohoven, Alex Pettyfer, Craig Robinson, Jake Seal, Dan Spilo
Screenwriter
Tawni O'Dell, Adrian Lyne
Distributor
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Production Co
Upturn Productions, Infinity Media
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 7, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 7, 2018
Runtime
1h 41m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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