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Back Street

1961Movie1 h 47 min

DramaRomance
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.4/5Rotten Tomatoes–70%
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.4/5Rotten Tomatoes–70%

Summary

Ambitious but thwarted, Rae Smith meets handsome U.S. Marine Paul Saxon, of the Saxon department store chain, as he passes through Lincoln, Nebraska, on his way home from World War II.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
David Miller
Written by
Eleanore Griffin, William Ludwig, Fannie Hurst
Produced by
Ross Hunter
Music by
Frank Skinner

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Facts

October 11, 1961 · 1 h 47 min · Strong Language

Released
October 11, 1961
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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

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Where can I stream Back Street?

YouTube TV

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

Is Back Street worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.6 and Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5).

Is Back Street good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 9 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list 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.