Backroads (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1977, Backroads is an action and drama film directed by Phillip Noyce, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Two strangers - one white, one black - steal a car in western NSW and head for the coast. Jack is abrasive, cunning and disparaging about Aborigines. Gary doesn’t really care – he just wants to escape. En route, they pick up Gary’s Uncle Joe, a French hitchhiker and a young woman who’s running away. Their petty crimes escalate as they go, heading towards disaster.
Who’s in it. Backroads stars Bill Hunter as Jack, Gary Foley as Gary, Zac Martin as Joe and Terry Camilleri as Jean Claude, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Backroads has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Backroads page.
If you liked it. Fans of Backroads tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Backroads (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Backroads change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Backroads worth watching?
- Backroads holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Backroads?
- Backroads stars Bill Hunter, Gary Foley, Zac Martin, Terry Camilleri and Julie McGregor.
- When was Backroads released?
- Backroads was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.