Backcountry
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Synopsis
A couple on a deep-wilderness hike become hopelessly lost within an aggressive black bear's territory.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 20, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 28, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adam MacDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Adam MacDonald
- Original Score
- Frères Lumières
- Original Title
- Backcountry
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Fella Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam MacDonald
Adam MacDonald
Frères Lumières
Christian Bielz
Dev Singh
Thomas Michael, Brandon Baker, Michael Baker, Jeff Roop
Department Leadership Roster
Adam MacDonald
Director
Adam MacDonald
Writer
Thomas Michael
Producer
Pierre Bonhomme
Production Design
Dev Singh
Editor
Frères Lumières
Original Music Composer
Christian Bielz
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Backcountry
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Backcountry about?
A couple on a deep-wilderness hike become hopelessly lost within an aggressive black bear's territory.
Who directed Backcountry?
Backcountry was directed by Adam MacDonald.
Who stars in Backcountry?
The principal cast of Backcountry includes Missy Peregrym, Jeff Roop, Eric Balfour, Nicholas Campbell.
When was Backcountry released and how long is it?
Backcountry was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Backcountry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Backcountry was composed by Frères Lumières.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Backcountry?
Backcountry holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).