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Backstreet Dreams

1990·Movie
1h 44min·R
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

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A , drama: but never scary, .

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

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Caught in the web of inner city violence, extortion and drugs, Dean Costello is a small-time gangster with big-time dreams for himself and his autistic son, Shane. When his marriage to Ludy falls apart the doctors tell Dean that there is no hope for his son, he turns to a wealthy child psychologist, Stephanie "Stevie" Bloom in a final effort to reach Shane. Stevie tries to convince Dean that he must commit himself to Shane and leave behind his life on the streets. But Dean's violent world continues to haunt him, and threatens to destroy the dreams he has for his son, for himself, and for Stevie. In a final battle, he must face overwhelming odds... alone.
Urban Crime DramaInner City StrugglesFather-Son RelationshipAutism RepresentationRedemption StoryViolent WorldHope and Despair90s Indie Film

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Where can I stream Backstreet Dreams?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Backstreet Dreams from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 24 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Backstreet Dreams worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 4.8).

What tropes does Backstreet Dreams use?

Comforting ComforterI Coulda Been a Contender!'90s HairSitting on the RoofOff-into-the-Distance EndingTranquil FuryLeft the Background Music OnThe Coats Are OffAffectionate NicknameCigarette of AnxietyGory Discretion ShotP.O.V. Shotand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Comforting Comforter, I Coulda Been a Contender!, and '90s Hair.