Backyard is streaming on OVID in Canada. Availability checked 16 June 2026.
Where to watch Backyard
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Ross McElwee
- Release date
- 1984-01-01
- Runtime
- 40m
- Language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- First Run Features
About Backyard
Backyard is a 1984 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Ross McElwee, starring Ross McElwee, John McElwee and Ross McElwee Jr.. It has a runtime of 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Backyard in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
Documentary film maker Ross McElwee returns to his family home in Charlotte NC. In filming his family, he captures a microcosm of Southern society.
Cast
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Backyard in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Backyard on OVID.
Is Backyard on Netflix?+
Backyard is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on OVID.
How long is Backyard?+
Backyard has a runtime of 40 minutes (40 minutes).
Who stars in Backyard?+
Backyard stars Ross McElwee, John McElwee and Ross McElwee Jr..
When did Backyard come out?+
Backyard is a 1984 movie directed by Ross McElwee.
What genre is Backyard?+
Backyard is Documentary film.
Who directed Backyard?+
Backyard was directed by Ross McElwee.
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