The Woodsman (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2004, The Woodsman is a drama and crime film directed by Nicole Kassell, running about 87 minutes. “Nothing can undo the past.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Woodsman stars Kevin Bacon as Walter, David Alan Grier as Bob, Kyra Sedgwick as Vicki and Benjamin Bratt as Carlos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Woodsman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Woodsman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Woodsman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Woodsman (2004)?
- In US, The Woodsman is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Woodsman worth watching?
- The Woodsman holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Woodsman?
- The Woodsman stars Kevin Bacon, David Alan Grier, Kyra Sedgwick, Benjamin Bratt and Carlos Leon.
- When was The Woodsman released?
- The Woodsman was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.