

The Woodsman
“Nothing can undo the past.”
After twelve years in prison, Walter returns home. His family has abandoned him, save for his brother-in-law. Few know he's a sex offender and pedophile. Walter finds an apartment and is regularly visited by his parole officer. He gets a job at a lumber mill and starts seeing a coworker. Then his new world begins to unravel; as his past becomes known, he strikes up a high-risk friendship with a young girl and realizes that a man loitering near a schoolyard is a child molester prowling for his next victim.
Where to watch The Woodsman in United States
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Where is The Woodsman streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
About The Woodsman
The Woodsman is a 2004 English-language drama and crime film directed by Nicole Kassell. The cast is led by Kevin Bacon, David Alan Grier, Kyra Sedgwick. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy.
The Woodsman was produced by Lee Daniels Entertainment and Dash Films and made in United States of America. It was released on December 24, 2004, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Nicole Kassell
- Writers
- Steven Fechter, Nicole Kassell
- Release date
- December 24, 2004
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- Lee Daniels Entertainment, Dash Films
The Woodsman cast & crew
The Woodsman was directed by Nicole Kassell and written by Steven Fechter and Nicole Kassell.
The cast features Kevin Bacon as Walter, David Alan Grier as Bob, Kyra Sedgwick as Vicki, Eve as Mary-Kay, Benjamin Bratt as Carlos, and Carlos Leon as Pedro.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nathan Larson, cinematography is by Xavier Grobet, and it was produced by Kevin Bacon and Lee Daniels.
Is The Woodsman worth watching?
The Woodsman holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 532 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and crime, The Woodsman is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Woodsman
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Cast of The Woodsman

Kevin Bacon
Walter

David Alan Grier
Bob

Kyra Sedgwick
Vicki

Eve
Mary-Kay

Benjamin Bratt
Carlos

Carlos Leon
Pedro

Michael Shannon
Rosen

Nicole Gibson
Girl with Red Ball

Kevin Rice
Candy

Yasiin Bey
Sgt. Lucas

Hannah Pilkes
Robin
Jessica Nagle
Annette
The Woodsman — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Woodsman in United States?
The Woodsman is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Woodsman on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Woodsman is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Woodsman in?
The Woodsman is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Woodsman?
The Woodsman runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).
▸What is The Woodsman rated?
The Woodsman is rated R. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 532 ratings.











