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Backyard Village

7.520211h 32mMovieComedyDrama

Unable to face the mother who left her at a young age, BRYNJA (40) takes shelter in a small guesthouse in a village outside Reykjavik. There she befriends MARK (50), a British tourist, who's dealing with his own personal tragedy.

DirectorMarteinn Þórsson
WritersGuðmundur Óskarsson·Marteinn Þórsson
ProducersGuðmundur Óskarsson·Marteinn Þórsson

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Cast · Directed by Marteinn Þórsson

LELaufey Elíasdóttir
Laufey Elíasdóttir
Brynja
TPTim Plester
Tim Plester
Mark
EH
Eygló Hilmarsdóttir
Gunnhildur
SE
Sóley Elíasdóttir
Jóhanna
SÁSara Dögg Ásgeirsdóttir
Sara Dögg Ásgeirsdóttir
Ásta the Greenhouse Farmer
HH
Helgi Svavar Helgason
Matti

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Backyard Village — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Backyard Village?

Backyard Village is streaming on Hoopla, Filmtap and Tubi TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Backyard Village on Netflix?

No, Backyard Village is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Filmtap.

Is Backyard Village on Amazon Prime Video?

Backyard Village isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Backyard Village for free?

Backyard Village is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Filmtap in Canada.