Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Documentary

The Back of the World (2002): Ratings & Box Office

The Back of the World (2002) movie poster

The Back of the World is a 2002 documentary directed by Javier Corcuera. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $1.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 72 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$1.5M
Metascore
72
Loading streaming availability…
The Back of the World (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Javier Corcuera
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Back of the World About?

The premise of The Back of the World without spoilers.

This film explores the lives of three individuals facing vastly different struggles. A young boy works in difficult conditions in Peru, while a Kurdish exile desperately seeks freedom and connection with his family. Simultaneously, a man on death row grapples with his impending mortality. Through these interconnected stories, the film offers a poignant look at resilience, despair, and the pervasive nature of social injustice.

Loading streaming availability…
Crew

The Director of The Back of the World

Directed by Javier Corcuera.

From the director

More from Javier Corcuera

More films directed by Javier Corcuera: We Are Nothing, The Journey of Javier Heraud, Sigo siendo and Every So Often in the World….

Full filmography
Ratings

The Back of the World Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Back of the World 72 on Metacritic.

Box office

The Back of the World Box Office

The Back of the World grossed $1.5 million worldwide. $1.1 million came from the US and Canada and $359,343 (25%) from the rest of the world.

2002 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.5M

US & Canada
$1.1M
International
$359.3K
US & Canada 75% Rest of the world 25%

Seen The Back of the World?

FAQ

The Back of the World FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Back of the World, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Back of the World?

The Back of the World runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was The Back of the World released?

The Back of the World was released on May 22, 2002.

Who directed The Back of the World?

The Back of the World was directed by Javier Corcuera.

More films by Javier Corcuera

How much did The Back of the World make at the box office?

The Back of the World grossed $1.5 million worldwide ($1.1 million domestic, $359,343 international).

How is The Back of the World rated?

The Back of the World has 72 on Metacritic.

Does The Back of the World have a post-credit scene?

No. The Back of the World has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Back of the World in?

The original language of The Back of the World is Spanish.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app