The Girl with the Blue Backpack (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1979, The Girl with the Blue Backpack is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Rubén Galindo, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. In a fishermen's town in Texas, the kids Amy and Raul are close friends. Andrew, uncle and guardian of Amy is alcoholic, but she loves him. The three of them have to face the autorities when they try to take Amy away.
Who’s in it. The Girl with the Blue Backpack stars Pedro Fernández as Raúl, Adalberto Martínez as Tío Andrew, María Rebeca as Amy and Mónica Prado as Elena, mamá de Raúl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Girl with the Blue Backpack has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Girl with the Blue Backpack page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Girl with the Blue Backpack tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Girl with the Blue Backpack (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Girl with the Blue Backpack change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Girl with the Blue Backpack worth watching?
- The Girl with the Blue Backpack holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Girl with the Blue Backpack?
- The Girl with the Blue Backpack stars Pedro Fernández, Adalberto Martínez, María Rebeca, Mónica Prado and Mario Cid.
- When was The Girl with the Blue Backpack released?
- The Girl with the Blue Backpack was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.