The Forest (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2003, The Forest is a drama and adventure film directed by Bassek Ba Kobhio, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A film about the difficulty for even the most well-intentioned person to know and respect another culture. In this case, the problem is so acute that there is even heated debate over what to call that 'other.' The subtitles in the film use the familiar word 'pygmies,' a relatively pejorative European term; the Bantu or villagers' expression for the same group, Babingas, carries similar negative connotations. These highly specialized, tropical rainforest hunter-gatherers should perhaps be called by their own ethnonym, Aka, MoAka (sing.) and BaAka (pl.)
Who’s in it. The Forest stars Ériq Ebouaney as Gonaba, Nadège Beausson-Diagne as Simone, Sonia Zembourou as Kali and Philippe Mory as The Prefect.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Forest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Forest page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Forest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Forest (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Forest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Forest worth watching?
- The Forest holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Forest?
- The Forest stars Ériq Ebouaney, Nadège Beausson-Diagne, Sonia Zembourou and Philippe Mory.
- When was The Forest released?
- The Forest was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.