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Backlight

6.120101h 30mMovieDramaRomanceScience Fiction

Several characters who are each at critical stages of their lives are strangely impelled towards an uncharted lake in the middle of the desert where they all have the opportunity to save each other.

DirectorFernando Fragata
WriterFernando Fragata
ProducersFernando Fragata·Sandra Menino

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Fernando Fragata

JAJoaquim de Almeida
Joaquim de Almeida
Jay
EPEvelina Pereira
Evelina Pereira
Helena
SBScott Bailey
Scott Bailey
Matt
MM
Michelle Mania
Lucy's Mother
AOAna Cristina Oliveira
Ana Cristina Oliveira
Motel Receptionist
CCCaitlin Carmichael
Caitlin Carmichael
Jamie
SDSkyler Day
Skyler Day
Lucy
JH
Joey Hagler
Daniel
DSDonovan Scott
Donovan Scott
old farmer
ALAna Lopes
Ana Lopes
waitress (as Ana Paula Lopes)

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Backlight — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Backlight?

Backlight is streaming on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Backlight on Netflix?

No, Backlight is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Tubi TV.

Is Backlight on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Backlight isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla and Tubi TV instead.

Where can I watch Backlight for free?

Backlight is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.