Backyard Blockbusters (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2012, Backyard Blockbusters is a documentary film directed by John E. Hudgens, running about 95 minutes. “Adventures in Fan Filmmaking” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. For years, people have been making home movies, many times using pop culture properties that they may not own, but love. In recent years, these types of projects have come to be known as "fanfilms". Backyard Blockbusters looks at the history and influence of the fanfilm genre, as well as the copyright and fair use problems these films create, featuring highlights from and interviews with the creators of many popular films.
Who’s in it. Backyard Blockbusters stars James Cawley as Himself, Sandy Collora as Himself, Timothy Zahn as Himself and Chris Albrecht as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Backyard Blockbusters has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Backyard Blockbusters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Backyard Blockbusters tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Backyard Blockbusters (2012)?
- In US, Backyard Blockbusters is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Backyard Blockbusters worth watching?
- Backyard Blockbusters holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Backyard Blockbusters?
- Backyard Blockbusters stars James Cawley, Sandy Collora, Timothy Zahn, Chris Albrecht and Robbins Barstow.
- When was Backyard Blockbusters released?
- Backyard Blockbusters was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.