Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia_
13-year-old Brian has problems reading, which his teachers attribute to laziness. It is later discovered that he has Dyslexia.
Starring
Madge Sinclair, River Phoenix, Joaquin Phoenix
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia was released 42 years ago in 1984.
Overview
13-year-old Brian has problems reading, which his teachers attribute to laziness. It is later discovered that he has Dyslexia.
Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia is a Drama, TV Movie film with a runtime of 0h 46m.
CAST (6)
Madge Sinclair
Miss Tomas
River Phoenix
Brian Ellsworth
Joaquin Phoenix
Robby Ellsworth
JF
Judy Farrell
Barbara Ellsworth
SE
Stephanie Evans
Kim
BK
Bo Kaprall
Walter Ellsworth
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What is Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia about?
13-year-old Brian has problems reading, which his teachers attribute to laziness. It is later discovered that he has Dyslexia.
How long is Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia?
Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia has a runtime of 46 minutes (0h 46m).
Who stars in Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia?
The cast of Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia includes Madge Sinclair, River Phoenix, Joaquin Phoenix, Judy Farrell, Stephanie Evans.
What is the rating of Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia?
Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
TV Movie