---
title: "Backfield in Motion"
year: 1991
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/backfield-in-motion-1991"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 101894
imdb_id: "tt0101394"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 7
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Backfield in Motion (1991) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/backfield-in-motion-1991

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Backfield in Motion" (1991).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, viewership, or plot points.
Omit details not in the material.
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Formatting: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Backfield in Motion
Year: 1991
Release Date: 11/13/1991 (US)
Genre: Comedy, TV Movie
Duration: 1h 34m
Director: Richard Michaels
Writers: Gene O'Neill, Noreen Tobin, Janet Brownell
Cast: Roseanne Barr, Tom Arnold, Colleen Camp, Conchata Ferrell, Carolyn Mignini, Johnny Galecki
Plot: Nancy and her teenage son move to Deerview, a small, old-fashioned community. Nancy is the only woman in town who would rather crack a joke than an egg. She organizes a mother-son football game with the unathletic housewives.
Draft 1:
        Backfield in Motion is a 1991 American

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | JustWatch TV, The CW, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | JustWatch TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | JustWatch TV, Hoopla | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | JustWatch TV, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Richard Michaels
- **Networks / Studios**: Think Entertainment, The Avnet/Kerner Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Roseanne Barr** as *Nancy Seavers*
- **Tom Arnold** as *Howard Peterman*
- **Johnny Galecki** as *Tim Seavers*
- **Colleen Camp** as *Laurie*
- **Conchata Ferrell** as *Ann Bedowski*
- **Carolyn Mignini** as *Sheila*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Backfield in Motion online?
Backfield in Motion is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Backfield in Motion worth watching?
Backfield in Motion holds a community rating of 5.6/10 based on 7 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, TV Movie for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Backfield in Motion and when was it released?
Backfield in Motion is a feature film with a runtime of 94 minutes. It was released in 1991. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Backfield in Motion?
Backfield in Motion was directed by Richard Michaels.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Backfield in Motion — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/101894)
- [Backfield in Motion (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backfield_in_Motion_(film))
- [Backfield in Motion (TV Movie 1991) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101394/fullcredits/)
- [Backfield in Motion (1991) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/101894-backfield-in-motion/cast)
- [Backfield in Motion (1991) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/backfield-in-motion/1002180/credits/)
- [Backfield in Motion (1991) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/backfield-in-motion/credits)

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