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3 Backyards

  • 20102010
  • RR
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
734
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POPULARITY
96,152
22,557
Elias Koteas, Embeth Davidtz, and Edie Falco in 3 Backyards (2010)
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The story of three people from the same suburban town during the course of one curious autumn day.The story of three people from the same suburban town during the course of one curious autumn day.The story of three people from the same suburban town during the course of one curious autumn day.
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
734
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
96,152
22,557
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    • Director
      • Eric Mendelsohn
    • Writer
      • Eric Mendelsohn
    • Stars
      • Elias Koteas
      • Kathryn Erbe
      • Edie Falco
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Eric Mendelsohn
    • Writer
      • Eric Mendelsohn
    • Stars
      • Elias Koteas
      • Kathryn Erbe
      • Edie Falco
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 22User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations

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    3 Backyards
    Trailer 1:40
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    Elias Koteas in 3 Backyards (2010)
    Embeth Davidtz in 3 Backyards (2010)
    Danai Gurira in 3 Backyards (2010)
    Elias Koteas and Kathryn Erbe in 3 Backyards (2010)
    Embeth Davidtz and Edie Falco in 3 Backyards (2010)
    Danai Gurira in 3 Backyards (2010)
    Edie Falco in 3 Backyards (2010)
    Elias Koteas in 3 Backyards (2010)
    Elias Koteas in 3 Backyards (2010)
    Elias Koteas in 3 Backyards (2010)
    Embeth Davidtz and Edie Falco in 3 Backyards (2010)
    Elias Koteas in 3 Backyards (2010)

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    Elias Koteas
    Elias Koteas
    • John
    Kathryn Erbe
    Kathryn Erbe
    • John's Wife
    Edie Falco
    Edie Falco
    • Peggy
    Rachel Resheff
    Rachel Resheff
    • Christina
    Ron Phillips
    • Christina's Father
    Wesley Broulik
    • Big Man
    Ann Arvia
    Ann Arvia
    • Matron
    Dana Eskelson
    Dana Eskelson
    • Debbie
    Randi Kaplan
    • Jill
    Embeth Davidtz
    Embeth Davidtz
    • The Actress
    Kathy Searle
    Kathy Searle
    • Ticket Agent
    Joe Cipoletti
    • Janitor #1
    Louise Millmann
    • Teacher
    John Monteleone
    • Janitor #2
    Nicole Brending
    • Frazzled Housewife
    Mahadeo Shivraj
    Mahadeo Shivraj
    • Bellhop #1
    Edward Hajj
    • Bellhop #2
    Frank Zinghini
    • Hotel Concierge
    • Director
      • Eric Mendelsohn
    • Writer
      • Eric Mendelsohn
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    User reviews22

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    Top review
    Mesmerizing
    I found this beautifully crafted movie a welcome relief from most of what's out there these days, both from big Hollywood blockbusters and pretentious, shticky indie films.

    I was amazed at the depth and power of these very small stories. For me, it's all about the power of film working on every level, like a perfectly orchestrated piece of art. I thought about it for days after seeing it.

    There is just something so haunting and beautiful about 3 Backyards, like a poem or a short story. And technically it's just a wonder. The word "impeccable" keeps coming to mind: impeccably acted, impeccably shot, impeccably scored, impeccably directed.

    It's a very grownup, sophisticated movie. It reminded me a lot of a 70s movie.

    Definitely one of my favorites of the last few years. I hope it gets seen beyond New York City.
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    • kjr3312
    • Mar 21, 2011

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    • Release date
      • 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Три семьи
    • Filming locations
      • New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Caruso / Mendelsohn Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $300,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $43,073
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,332
      • Mar 13, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $43,073
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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