The Forest for the Trees (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2004, The Forest for the Trees is a comedy and drama film directed by Maren Ade, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. As an awkward idealistic high school teacher begins her first job in the city, things turn out to be much tougher than she had imagined.
Who’s in it. The Forest for the Trees stars Eva Löbau as Melanie Pröschle, Daniela Holtz as Tina Schaffner, Jan Neumann as Thorsten Rehm and Ilona Schulz as Frau Sussmann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Forest for the Trees has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Forest for the Trees page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Forest for the Trees tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Forest for the Trees (2004)?
- In US, The Forest for the Trees is available to stream on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and Film Movement Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Forest for the Trees worth watching?
- The Forest for the Trees holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Forest for the Trees?
- The Forest for the Trees stars Eva Löbau, Daniela Holtz, Jan Neumann, Ilona Schulz and Robert Schupp.
- When was The Forest for the Trees released?
- The Forest for the Trees was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.