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Back Street

1932Movie1 h 33 minNR

DramaRomance
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–57%
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–57%

Summary

A woman's love for and devotion to a married man results in her being relegated to the "back streets" of his life.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want fast pacing

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24 of 31

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Directed by
John M. Stahl
Written by
Ben Hecht, Gladys Lehman, Gene Fowler
Produced by
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Music by
David Broekman

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Facts

August 4, 1932 · 1 h 33 min · NR

Released
August 4, 1932
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Back Street?"

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Where can I stream Back Street?

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In the United States, Back Street streams on Criterion and TCM. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Back Street worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7).

Is Back Street good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Back Street plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.