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The Boy in the Woods

2023·Movie·12·100 min·6.8(47)

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.

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Where to watch The Boy in the Woods in United States

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Where is The Boy in the Woods streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, HooplaAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaHooplaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV
GermanyAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Made in Europe Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
SpainAmazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with AdsRakuten TV
BrazilLooke, Looke Amazon ChannelApple TV Store
South KoreaWatcha

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
#based on true story#holocaust (shoah) survivor

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.

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Cast of The Boy in the Woods

Jett Klyne

Jett Klyne

Max

Richard Armitage

Richard Armitage

Jasko

David Kohlsmith

David Kohlsmith

Yanek

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Katherine Fogler

Faigie

Masa Lizdek

Masa Lizdek

Kasia

Christopher Heyerdahl

Christopher Heyerdahl

Police Chief Bagan

Tara Nicodemo

Tara Nicodemo

Aunt Erna

Ari Millen

Ari Millen

Aleskey

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Shuna Snow

Regina

Morgan Bedard

Morgan Bedard

Officer Petryk

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Emersyn O'Neill

Zonia

Josh Bainbridge

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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