Into the Woods (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 8.3

Released in 2011, Into the Woods is a music film directed by Robert Delamere, running about 153 minutes. “Once upon a time...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods weaves together many famous fairy tales in an allegorical story of family, love, growing up and the hazy areas between right and wrong. This production was captured by Digital Theatre live at London’s Regent’s Park Open Air theatre and was directed by Timothy Sheader. Into the Woods takes the stories of the Brothers Grimm and gives them a dark and humorous twist. The popular tales of Red Ridinghood, Jack (of Beanstalk fame), Cinderella and Rapunzel are interwoven with that of the Baker and his Wife and their quest to have a child. However this re-telling goes beyond "happily ever after" as the familiar characters find themselves in unfamiliar circumstances and hopes and dreams are questioned and revisited.
Who’s in it. Into the Woods stars Eddie Manning as The Narrator, Valda Aviks as Grandmother, Helen Dallimore as Cinderella and Ethan Beer as Narrator, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Into the Woods sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BroadwayHD and Broadway HD Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Into the Woods page.
If you liked it. Fans of Into the Woods tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Into the Woods (2011)?
- In US, Into the Woods is available to stream on BroadwayHD and Broadway HD Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Into the Woods worth watching?
- Into the Woods holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Into the Woods?
- Into the Woods stars Eddie Manning, Valda Aviks, Helen Dallimore, Ethan Beer and Billy Boyle.
- When was Into the Woods released?
- Into the Woods was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 153 minutes.
