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Backlight

2021Movie1 h 4 minPG-13

DramaRomance
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0

Summary

In 1970s Onomichi, Akira invites his crush Yoshioka to spend summer break at his home. But when Yoshioka falls for Meeko, tension brews beneath the heat.

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Ren Sudo
Written by
Aya Watanabe
Produced by
Ryohei Ueno
Music by
Yoshihide Otomo

Everyone

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Facts

July 17, 2021 · 1 h 4 min · PG-13

Released
July 17, 2021
Runtime
1 h 4 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

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

Questions about Backlight

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Backlight?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Backlight worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6).

Is Backlight okay for kids?

PG-13

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is Backlight in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.