

Touchback
A former high-school football star loses his shot at a college scholarship due to a devastating gridiron injury, but gets a second chance at living his dream.
Where to watch Touchback in United States
Click a service to open Touchback there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Touchback streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The CW, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| France | Rakuten TV | Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV | Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | Univer Video, Adrenalina Pura Amazon channel, Adrenalina Pura Apple TV channel, Pluto TV | — |
About Touchback
Touchback is a 2011 English-language drama, family and fantasy film directed by Don Handfield. The cast is led by Brian Presley, Kurt Russell, Melanie Lynskey. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The CW.
Touchback was produced by Freedom Films, Hannibal Classics, and Sakonnet Capital Partners and made in United States of America. It was released on April 13, 2011, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Don Handfield
- Writers
- Don Handfield
- Release date
- April 13, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Freedom Films, Hannibal Classics, Sakonnet Capital Partners
Touchback cast & crew
Touchback was directed by Don Handfield and written by Don Handfield.
The cast features Brian Presley as Scott Murphy, Kurt Russell as Coach Hand, Melanie Lynskey as Macy, Marc Blucas as Hall, Christine Lahti as Thelma, and Sarah Wright as Jenny.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by William Ross and cinematography is by David Rush Morrison.
Is Touchback worth watching?
Touchback holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 118 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, family, and fantasy, Touchback is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Touchback
In United States, you can stream Touchback on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The CW, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Touchback

Brian Presley
Scott Murphy

Kurt Russell
Coach Hand

Melanie Lynskey
Macy

Marc Blucas
Hall

Christine Lahti
Thelma

Sarah Wright
Jenny

Drew Powell
Dwight Pearson
Steve Turner
Gig Bird

Kevin Covais
Todd White

James Duval
Rodriguez

Sianoa Smit-McPhee
Sasha

Barry Sanders
Cuyahoga Coach
Touchback — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Touchback in United States?
Touchback is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The CW, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Touchback on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Touchback is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Touchback in?
Touchback is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Touchback?
Touchback runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).
▸What is Touchback rated?
Touchback is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 118 ratings.











