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Backlight

2010·Movie
1h 30min
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes–60%

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Wonder7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Faith and meaning, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Character Depth6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6
  • Sound Centrality6

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About

Several characters who are each at critical stages of their lives are strangely impelled towards an uncharted lake in the middle of the desert where they all have the opportunity to save each other.
Magical RealismSpiritual QuestIndie DramaMysterious AtmosphereCharacter StudySlow PacedExistential ThemesDesert LandscapeInterconnected LivesMelancholic Tone

Crew

Directed by:
Fernando Fragata
Written by:
Fernando Fragata
Produced by:
Fernando Fragata, Sandra Menino
Composed by:
Nuno Malo, Nuno Malo

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Backlight legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeTubi TVAmazon MX Player

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Is Backlight worth watching?

60
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Backlight?

1 h 30 min

Backlight runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is Backlight in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Portugal, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Backlight?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Backlight in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.