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Movie poster: Backfire (1988)
🎬 Movie
1988 · 93 min Thriller Drama Mystery
4.8 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1988
Country Canada, United States of America
Genre Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Director Gilbert Cates
Runtime 93 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.8/10 (13 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Backfire is an acquired taste at 4.8/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1988. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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