The Backyard(2002)
The Backyard Synopsis
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 constantly being tested...and broken. The Backyard follows several backyard wrestlers in different countries as they pursue their dream to become professional wrestlers.
The Backyard (2002) is a documentary film directed by Paul Hough, released on March 8, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Paul Hough, The Lizard, Chaos and Heartless. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Hough
- Writers:
- Paul Hough
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Hough
- Production:
- Paul Hough Entertainment
- Revenue:
- $3,200
- Status:
- Released
The Backyard (2002) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Backyard before you stream it.
The Backyard Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Backyard.
The Backyard - Directors Commentary (Featuring Paul Hough, The Lizard and Scar)
Clip
The Backyard - Backyard Wrestling Documentary - Paul Hough/2002
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The Backyard - Deleted Scene 1 - Rob Van Dam
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The Backyard - Deleted Scene 2 - TCW
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The Backyard - Deleted Scene Part 3 - Modesto Kids
Clip
The Backyard Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Hough
as Narrator (voice)
- The Lizard
The Lizard
as Self
- Chaos
Chaos
as Self
- Heartless
Heartless
as Self
- Scar
Scar
as Self
Rob Szatkowski
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Paul Hough, written by Paul Hough.
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The Backyard Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Backyard – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Backyard online?
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The Backyard (2002) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Backyard?
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The main cast of The Backyard (2002) includes Paul Hough, The Lizard, Chaos, Heartless and Scar. The film was directed by Paul Hough. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Backyard released?
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The Backyard was released on March 8, 2002 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The Backyard worth watching?
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The Backyard (2002) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Backyard?
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Yes. The official The Backyard trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.