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Backyard

2009Movie2 h 2 min

64

DecentGoodWatch score

64

DecentGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

Officer Blanca Bravo arrives in Juarez, Mexico — a grim nexus of corporate colonialism and sexual tourism — to investigate a rash of killings targeting female migrant workers.

Good for

Friends night
Thought-provoking
Adults

Skip it if

You want something to laugh at
You need an uplifting mood
Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by: Carlos Carrera
Written by: Sabina Berman

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Facts

February 20, 2009 · 2 h 2 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released: February 20, 2009
Runtime: 2 h 2 min
Content: Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres: Thriller, Crime, Drama, Mystery
Original language: Spanish
Also spoken: English
Made in: Mexico
Box office: $822,960
Available in: 8 countries
Keywords: based on true story

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Backyard?"

Questions about Backyard

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Backyard?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Backyard worth watching?

64

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.9).

Will I feel good after watching Backyard?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Backyard in English?

SpanishEnglish

No, it was made in Spanish, with some English.