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The American Backyard

6.320251h 47mMovieHorrorMystery

A troubled young man falls for an American military auxiliary in postwar Italy. A year later, he relocates to the American Midwest to write his first novel, next to her elderly mother's house—separated by a grim garden.

DirectorPupi Avati
WritersPupi Avati·Tommaso Avati
ProducersAntonio Avati·Gianluca Curti

Where to watch

Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

The American Backyard isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Italy. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Pupi Avati

FSFilippo Scotti
Filippo Scotti
Lui
RTRita Tushingham
Rita Tushingham
Flora
RFRoberto De Francesco
Roberto De Francesco
Emilio Zagatto
ACArmando De Ceccon
Armando De Ceccon
Glauco Zagotto
CCChiara Caselli
Chiara Caselli
Doris
MBMassimo Bonetti
Massimo Bonetti
Il presidente della Corte d'Assise
MGMorena Gentile
Morena Gentile
Arianna
MGMildred Gustafsson
Mildred Gustafsson
Barbara
RRRomano Reggiani
Romano Reggiani
P.M.
RMRobert Madison
Robert Madison
Maggiore Capland
PPPatrizio Pelizzi
Patrizio Pelizzi
Giudice della Corte d'Assise
CCCesare Cremonini
Cesare Cremonini
Ugo Oste

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The American Backyard — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The American Backyard?

The American Backyard isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Italy. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The American Backyard on Netflix?

No, The American Backyard is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The American Backyard on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The American Backyard isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The American Backyard for free?

The American Backyard isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.