A liquid crystal display device and a backlight module are disclosed. The backlight module includes a first light-emitting element; a clamper, which is provided with a curved groove and used for accommodating the first light-emitting element; and a light guide plate that is arranged outside the clamper and provided with a curved end surface which faces the first light-emitting element. The curved end surface and the curved groove are aligned with each other. The liquid crystal display device includes the aforesaid backlight module. The cost of the backlight module is relatively low. A curved liquid crystal display device provided with the backlight module can have a good display effect.