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Backlight

2010Movie1 h 30 min

DramaRomance
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes–60%

A moving, slow-burning drama movie about faith and meaning and mystery.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Magical Realism
  • Spiritual Quest
  • Indie Drama
  • Mysterious Atmosphere
  • Character Study
  • Slow Paced
  • Existential Themes
  • Desert Landscape
  • Interconnected Lives
  • Melancholic Tone

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Fernando Fragata
Written by
Fernando Fragata
Produced by
Fernando Fragata, Sandra Menino
Music by
Nuno Malo

Everyone

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Facts

July 10, 2010 · 1 h 30 min · Drama, Romance, Science Fiction

Released
July 10, 2010
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Genres
Drama, Romance, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
Portugal, United States
Available in
8 countries

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Questions about Backlight

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Is Backlight worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6).

Is Backlight good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 4 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.