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The Backyard

7.320021h 20mMovieDocumentary

Lightbulbs, fire, barbed wire, mousetraps, staple guns, thumbtacks and glass are weapons of choice in The Backyard. This undercover documentary takes you deep into the controversial arena of backyard wrestling where the limits are…

DirectorPaul Hough
WriterPaul Hough
ProducersJohn Hough·Steve Tzirlin

Where to watch

HooplaHoopla
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Paul Hough

Paul Hough
Paul Hough
Narrator (voice)
The Lizard
The Lizard
Self
Chaos
Chaos
Self
Heartless
Heartless
Self
Scar
Scar
Self
Rob Szatkowski
Rob Szatkowski
Himself

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The Backyard — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Backyard?

The Backyard is streaming on Hoopla in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Backyard on Netflix?

No, The Backyard is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

Is The Backyard on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Backyard isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch The Backyard for free?

The Backyard is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.