Once Upon a Forest (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 2013, Once Upon a Forest is a documentary film directed by Luc Jacquet, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. With Once Upon a Forest, Luc Jacquet invites the spectator into a never-before-seen world of natural wonder and staggering beauty. “For the first time, we will be able to watch a rain forest growing before our eyes…Only cinema can offer this unique voyage into a completely untamed universe, a world of perfect balance in which each living thing – from the smallest to the largest – plays an essential role. The film will deliver a complete sensory immersion in the primaeval splendor of one of nature’s richest mysteries, inviting the audience to enter, discover and marvel at a universe of untold treasures while joining its voice to the ever-growing awareness of the need to preserve our world.”
Who’s in it. Once Upon a Forest stars Francis Hallé as Francis Hallé.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Once Upon a Forest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once Upon a Forest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once Upon a Forest tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once Upon a Forest (2013)?
- In GB, Once Upon a Forest is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Once Upon a Forest worth watching?
- Once Upon a Forest holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Once Upon a Forest?
- Once Upon a Forest stars Francis Hallé.
- When was Once Upon a Forest released?
- Once Upon a Forest was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.
