Back Roads 2019
What is Back Roads?
Back Roads is an English-language American film categorized under the crime, drama, and thriller genres. The film was directed by Alex Pettyfer in his directorial debut, with a screenplay written by Tawni O'Dell and Adrian Lyne, which was adapted from O'Dell's bestselling novel of the same name.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 101 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 15, 2019
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Infinity Media, Upturn Productions, Black Hanger Studios
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Updated
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Back Roads is an English-language American film categorized under the crime, drama, and thriller genres. The film was directed by Alex Pettyfer in his directorial debut, with a screenplay written by Tawni O'Dell and Adrian Lyne, which was adapted from O'Dell's bestselling novel of the same name. The narrative follows a young man who finds himself caring for his younger sisters after their mother is imprisoned for murdering their abusive father. As the story unfolds, the young man strikes up an affair with a married woman, leading long-dormant family secrets to bubble to the surface. The production has a running time of one hour and forty-one minutes, or 101 minutes, and was released in the United States.
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“A gripping exploration of crime and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Back Roads worth watching?
Back Roads holds a community rating of 5.9/10 based on 64 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Back Roads and when was it released?
Back Roads is a feature film with a runtime of 101 minutes. It was released in 2019. Release status: Released.
Who directed Back Roads?
Back Roads was directed by Alex Pettyfer.
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