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Backcountry

2015·Movie
1h 32min·R
IMDb6.0Metacritic626.2Rotten Tomatoes93%53%

Where to watch

fuboTVPhiloParamount+ with ShowtimeAMC+Paramount+

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Backcountry fingerprint

High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

Survive.

A couple on a deep-wilderness hike become hopelessly lost within an aggressive black bear's territory.
Survival HorrorWildernessBlack BearIsolationLost in the WoodsTension and SuspenseRealisticCouple's Retreat Gone WrongMan vs. Nature

Crew

Directed by:
Adam MacDonald
Written by:
Adam MacDonald
Produced by:
Jeff Roop, Paul Weber, Melanie Mullen
Composed by:
Frères Lumières

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Backcountry

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Backcountry legally?

fuboTVPhiloParamount+ with ShowtimeAMC+Paramount+The RokuKanopyShudder

Backcountry is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Paramount+ with Showtime, Kanopy, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Backcountry worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Backcountry rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Backcountry?

1 h 32 min

Backcountry runs 1 h 32 min.

Is Backcountry based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Backcountry?

Critics78
Audiences58

Not quite. Critics rate Backcountry higher (78) than audiences (58). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Backcountry in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Backcountry?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Backcountry in 69 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Backcountry use?

Very Loosely Based on a True StoryArtistic License – BiologyToo Dumb to LiveCruel and Unusual DeathHorrible Camping TripBears Are Bad News

TV Tropes lists 6 storytelling tropes for Backcountry, including Very Loosely Based on a True Story, Artistic License – Biology, Too Dumb to Live.