Backdoor (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2000, Backdoor is a drama film directed by Giorgos Tsemperopoulos, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Athens 1966. Dimitris, 13, unexpectedly loses his father. Seeing his pampered mother collapse, the boy gets carried away and decides to skip childhood in order to stand by her. When he feels ready, he has to claim his mother back from an up-and-coming star of the military regime. A brutal coming-of-age story, where Dimitris reacts in vengeance, changing thus the course of Greek history...
Who’s in it. Backdoor stars Konstandinos Papadimitriou as Dimitris, Ieroklis Michaelidis as Uncle Ilias, Antonis Kafetzopoulos as Giannis Kemeras and Charis Sozos as Apostolos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Backdoor 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 Backdoor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Backdoor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Backdoor (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Backdoor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Backdoor worth watching?
- Backdoor holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Backdoor?
- Backdoor stars Konstandinos Papadimitriou, Ieroklis Michaelidis, Antonis Kafetzopoulos, Charis Sozos and Alexandriani Sikelianou.
- When was Backdoor released?
- Backdoor was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.