My Boyfriend's Back 1993
“A comedy that proves true love never dies.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 85 minutes
- Director
- Bob Balaban
- Networks
- Touchstone Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is My Boyfriend's Back?
Topic: Film "My Boyfriend's Back" (1993). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1993
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 85 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 6, 1993
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Touchstone Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures
- Revenue
- $3,335,984
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance, Horror
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.7/10 from 95 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~85 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Touchstone Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures
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Title: My Boyfriend's Back.
Year: 1993.
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Horror, American zombie horror comedy.
Director: Bob Balaban.
Cast: Johnny Dingle (Andrew Lowery), Missy McCloud (Traci Lind), Maggie (Zombie Expert).
Plot: Missy McCloud is the most beautiful girl in school. Johnny Dingle has been in love with her for years. Johnny tries to stop an armed robbery to save Missy and is killed. He is resurrected as a zombie. He must control flesh-eating urges with help from Maggie, a self-proclaimed Zombie Expert, while trying to win Missy's heart.
Rating: PG-13.
Runtime: 1h 25m (TMDB) or 1h 24m (Rotten Tomatoes).
Release Date: 08/06/1993 (US).
Rotten Tomatoes scores: 13% Tomatometer,
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of comedy and romance that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is My Boyfriend's Back worth watching?
My Boyfriend's Back holds a community rating of 5.7/10 based on 95 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Romance for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie My Boyfriend's Back and when was it released?
My Boyfriend's Back is a feature film with a runtime of 85 minutes. It was released in 1993. Release status: Released.
Who directed My Boyfriend's Back?
My Boyfriend's Back was directed by Bob Balaban.
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