My Boyfriend's Back
“A comedy that proves true love never dies.”
Synopsis
Missy McCloud is the most beautiful girl in school and Johnny Dingle has been in love with her for years. One night, as Johnny tries to stop an armed robbery and save Missy from danger, he's killed, but resurrected as a zombie not long after. Now, with the help of his mentor, self-proclaimed Zombie Expert Maggie, Johnny must control his flesh-eating urges while trying to win the heart of Missy.
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My Boyfriend's Back (1993) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-11
Top Cast
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Andrew Lowery
Johnny
Traci Lind
Missy McCloud
Danny Zorn
Eddie
Edward Herrmann
Mr. Dingle
Mary Beth Hurt
Mrs. Dingle
Jay O. Sanders
Sheriff McCloud
Libby Villari
Camille McCloud
Matthew Fox
Buck Van Patten
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Chuck Bronski
Paul Dooley
Big Chuck
Austin Pendleton
Dr. Bronson
David Womack Galewsky
Young Johnny
Zachary Lefenfeld
Young Eddie
Nicholas Waggoner
Young Buck
Zack Steeg
Young Chuck
Brooke Adams
Young Missy
Bob Dishy
Murray the Gravedigger
Cloris Leachman
Maggie The Zombie Expert
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 6, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Balaban
- Screenplay & Story
- Dean Lorey
- Original Score
- Harry Manfredini
- Original Title
- My Boyfriend's Back
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.3M
- Production Studios
- Touchstone Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Balaban
Dean Lorey
Harry Manfredini
Mac Ahlberg
Michael Jablow
Sean S. Cunningham
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Balaban
Director
Mac Ahlberg
Director of Photography
Michael Z. Hanan
Production Design
Kimberly A. Tillman
Costume Design
Dean Lorey
Writer
David S. Cass Sr.
Stunt Coordinator
Sean S. Cunningham
Producer
Michael Jablow
Editor
Harry Manfredini
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Boyfriend's Back
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is My Boyfriend's Back about?
Missy McCloud is the most beautiful girl in school and Johnny Dingle has been in love with her for years. One night, as Johnny tries to stop an armed robbery and save Missy from danger, he's killed, but resurrected as a zombie not long after. Now, with the help of his mentor, self-proclaimed Zombie Expert Maggie, Johnny must control his flesh-eating urges while trying to win the heart of Missy.
Who directed My Boyfriend's Back?
My Boyfriend's Back was directed by Bob Balaban.
Who stars in My Boyfriend's Back?
The principal cast of My Boyfriend's Back includes Andrew Lowery, Traci Lind, Danny Zorn, Edward Herrmann, Mary Beth Hurt.
When was My Boyfriend's Back released and how long is it?
My Boyfriend's Back was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
How much did My Boyfriend's Back make at the box office?
My Boyfriend's Back grossed $3.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for My Boyfriend's Back?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Boyfriend's Back was composed by Harry Manfredini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Boyfriend's Back?
My Boyfriend's Back holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).