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title: "My Boyfriend's Back"
year: 1993
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/my-boyfriend-s-back-1993"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 31503
imdb_id: "tt0107626"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 95
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# My Boyfriend's Back (1993) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/my-boyfriend-s-back-1993

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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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,

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Bob Balaban
- **Networks / Studios**: Touchstone Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Andrew Lowery** as *Johnny*
- **Traci Lind** as *Missy McCloud*
- **Danny Zorn** as *Eddie*
- **Edward Herrmann** as *Mr. Dingle*
- **Mary Beth Hurt** as *Mrs. Dingle*
- **Jay O. Sanders** as *Sheriff McCloud*
- **Libby Villari** as *Camille McCloud*
- **Matthew Fox** as *Buck Van Patten*
- **Philip Seymour Hoffman** as *Chuck Bronski*
- **Paul Dooley** as *Big Chuck*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch My Boyfriend's Back online?
My Boyfriend's Back is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed My Boyfriend's Back?
My Boyfriend's Back was directed by Bob Balaban.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [My Boyfriend's Back — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31503)
- [My Boyfriend's Back (1993) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107626/fullcredits/)
- [My Boyfriend's Back (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Boyfriend%27s_Back_(film))
- [My Boyfriend's Back (1993) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31503-my-boyfriend-s-back/cast)
- [My Boyfriend's Back](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
- [My Boyfriend's Back](https://tv.apple.com/)

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