The Backyard
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)
Paul Hough
At a glance
Countries
United States of America
Ratings
TMDB users
7.4/10
11 votes
Rating consensus
74/100 blend
Sources: TMDB
Warm reception overall — weighted ~74/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
Cast
Paul Hough
Narrator (voice)
The Lizard
Self
Scar
Self
Chaos
Self
Heartless
Self
Community Ledger
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The Backyard (2002)
Paul Hough
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