The Man in the Woods (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2020, The Man in the Woods is a thriller and mystery film directed by Noah Buschel, running about 80 minutes. “They blamed everything on...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On a snowy night in 1963 Pennsylvania, a boarding school student goes missing in the woods. Her friends, a disgraced quarterback, a shunned ex-cop, and the headmaster's wife, agree to go search for her. As they do, they confront the lies, ghost stories, and demonization that their idyllic school was built on.
Who’s in it. The Man in the Woods stars Devin Druid as E.W. Noyes, Quinn Shephard as Jean Fenny, Sam Waterston as Headmaster Waldorf and Marin Ireland as Louise Roethke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Man in the Woods has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man in the Woods page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man in the Woods tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man in the Woods (2020)?
- In US, The Man in the Woods is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man in the Woods worth watching?
- The Man in the Woods holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man in the Woods?
- The Man in the Woods stars Devin Druid, Quinn Shephard, Sam Waterston, Marin Ireland and Kevin Corrigan.
- When was The Man in the Woods released?
- The Man in the Woods was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.