Backroads (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1997, Backroads is a drama and romance film directed by Emilio Martínez Lázaro, running about 105 minutes. “The small but graniosos happenings of the time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Spain, 1974. A teenager and his father are traveling in a car that is the only property they have. Their life is a continuous move by desolate coastal apartments in the tourism low season. When forced to change route and get away from sea, their lives will change dramatically.
Who’s in it. Backroads stars Antonio Resines as Antonio Lozano, Maribel Verdú as Paquita, Fernando Ramallo as Felipe and Jesús Bonilla as Félix, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Backroads has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Backroads (1997)?
- In US, Backroads is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Backroads worth watching?
- Backroads holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Backroads?
- Backroads stars Antonio Resines, Maribel Verdú, Fernando Ramallo, Jesús Bonilla and Miriam Díaz-Aroca.
- When was Backroads released?
- Backroads was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.