The Boy in the Woods
“Based on the incredible true story of WWII survival.”
The remarkable true-life survival story of a Jewish boy hiding and being hunted in the forests of Nazi-occupied Eastern Europe, based on Maxwell Smart's memoir.
Where to watch The Boy in the Woods in United States
Amazon Prime Video
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Apple TV Store
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YouTubeClick a service to open The Boy in the Woods there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Boy in the Woods streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Made in Europe Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About The Boy in the Woods
The Boy in the Woods is a 2023 English-language drama, war and history film directed by Rebecca Snow. The cast is led by Jett Klyne, Richard Armitage, David Kohlsmith. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy.
The Boy in the Woods was produced by Photon Films, Lumanity Productions, and JoBro Productions and made in Canada. It was released on September 19, 2023, and carries a 12 certification.
- Director
- Rebecca Snow
- Writers
- Rebecca Snow
- Release date
- September 19, 2023
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 12
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada
- Production
- Photon Films, Lumanity Productions, JoBro Productions
The Boy in the Woods cast & crew
The Boy in the Woods was directed by Rebecca Snow and written by Rebecca Snow.
The cast features Jett Klyne as Max, Richard Armitage as Jasko, David Kohlsmith as Yanek, Katherine Fogler as Faigie, Masa Lizdek as Kasia, and Christopher Heyerdahl as Police Chief Bagan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Julia Kent, cinematography is by Adam Madrzyk, and it was produced by Jonathan Bronfman and Robert Budreau.
Is The Boy in the Woods worth watching?
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, war, and history, The Boy in the Woods is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Boy in the Woods
In United States, you can stream The Boy in the Woods on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla, and The Roku Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Boy in the Woods
Jett Klyne
Max
Richard Armitage
Jasko
David Kohlsmith
Yanek
Katherine Fogler
Faigie
Masa Lizdek
Kasia
Christopher Heyerdahl
Police Chief Bagan
Tara Nicodemo
Aunt Erna
Ari Millen
Aleskey
Shuna Snow
Regina
Morgan Bedard
Officer Petryk
Emersyn O'Neill
Zonia
Josh Bainbridge
Danylo
The Boy in the Woods — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Boy in the Woods in United States?
The Boy in the Woods is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Boy in the Woods on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Boy in the Woods is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Boy in the Woods in?
The Boy in the Woods is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Boy in the Woods?
The Boy in the Woods runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is The Boy in the Woods rated?
The Boy in the Woods is rated 12. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 47 ratings.
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