Backyard
Backyard
1984, English. Directed by Ross McElwee.
Documentary film maker Ross McElwee returns to his family home in Charlotte NC. In filming his family, he captures a microcosm of Southern society.
- Runtime
- 0h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1984
- Country
- United States of America
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Backyard runs 40 minutes (0h 40m).
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Backyard is streaming on OVID in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Backyard?
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Who directed Backyard?
Backyard (1984) was directed by Ross McElwee and stars Ross McElwee, John McElwee, Ross McElwee Jr..