Backyard (2009)
El Traspatio
Overview
Officer Blanca Bravo arrives in Juarez, Mexico — a grim nexus of corporate colonialism and sexual tourism — to investigate a rash of killings targeting female migrant workers. But with no help from the locals, bringing the responsible parties to justice becomes a frustrating exercise. As Bravo rails against indifference and local corruption, she finds herself on a collision course with Mickey Santos, a Mexican mogul with a taste for young prostitutes.
Where to watch Backyard
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | YouTube | YouTube |
| Sweden | — | SF Anytime | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Backyard in 3 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Backyard about?
Officer Blanca Bravo arrives in Juarez, Mexico — a grim nexus of corporate colonialism and sexual tourism — to investigate a rash of killings targeting female migrant workers. But with no help from the locals, bringing the responsible parties to justice becomes a frustrating exercise. As Bravo rails against indifference and local corruption, she finds herself on a collision course with Mickey Santos, a Mexican mogul with a taste for young prostitutes. Backyard is a Thriller, Crime, Drama, Mystery movie, released on 2009-02-20, runtime 122 minutes.
Is Backyard worth watching?
TMDB users rate Backyard 6.4 out of 10 from 36 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Backyard?
In the United Kingdom, Backyard can be rented from Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Carlos Carrera
Cast
- Ana de la Reguera as Blanca
- Asur Zagada as Juana Sanchez
- Marco Pérez as Fierro
- Iván Cortes as Cutberto
- Jimmy Smits as Mickey Santos
- Alejandro Calva as Comandante
- Joaquín Cosío as Peralta
- Sayed Badreya as El Sultán
- Carolina Politi as Sara
- Adriana Paz as Hilda
- Lisa Owen as Silvia
- Juan Carlos Barreto as Alvarez
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Sources
Details and the 6.4/10 rating from Backyard on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.