Backyard (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2009, Backyard is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Carlos Carrera, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. An astonishing fictional account of the unending series of murders of young women in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, which began in 1996. Most of the victims are low-paid laborers who have been drawn to the town by the possibility of work at American-owned factories. In the film Mexican police officer Blanca Bravo is sent to Cuidad Juarez to investigate and comes to learn realities of these women's lives, as well as the truth about a police force and local power structure embodied by entrepreneur Mickey Santos that has ceased to care.
Who’s in it. Backyard stars Ana de la Reguera as Blanca, Asur Zagada as Juana Sanchez, Marco Pérez as Fierro and Iván Cortes as Cutberto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Backyard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Backyard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Backyard tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Backyard (2009)?
- In GB, Backyard is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Backyard worth watching?
- Backyard holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Backyard?
- Backyard stars Ana de la Reguera, Asur Zagada, Marco Pérez, Iván Cortes and Jimmy Smits.
- When was Backyard released?
- Backyard was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.