The Woodsman (2004)
Movie 1h 27m ★ 6.9/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Dating from 2004, The Woodsman sits in the crime and drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Nicole Kassell. The cast includes Michael Shannon, Kevin Bacon and David Alan Grier. The running time is 1h 27m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.9 out of 10.
68Tonight Score Well rated, short enough for a weeknight.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Nicole KassellDirector
- Michael Shannonas Rosen
- Kevin Baconas Walter
- David Alan Grieras Bob
- Benjamin Brattas Carlos
- Kyra Sedgwickas Vicki
- Yasiin Beyas Sgt. Lucas
- Hannah Pilkesas Robin
- Carlos Leonas Pedro
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Questions about The Woodsman
- What genre is The Woodsman?
- The Woodsman is categorised as Crime, Drama.
- Who stars in The Woodsman?
- Michael Shannon, Kevin Bacon, David Alan Grier, Benjamin Bratt, Kyra Sedgwick appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Woodsman?
- Nicole Kassell directed The Woodsman.
- How long is The Woodsman?
- The Woodsman runs for 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- Is The Woodsman worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Woodsman?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
