The Cabin in the Woods (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2012, The Cabin in the Woods is a comedy, thriller, fantasy and horror film directed by Drew Goddard, running about 95 minutes. “You think you know the story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Five friends go for a break at a remote cabin, where they get more than they bargained for, discovering the truth behind the cabin in the woods.
Who’s in it. The Cabin in the Woods stars Kristen Connolly as Dana Polk, Fran Kranz as Marty Mikalski, Chris Hemsworth as Curt Vaughn and Jesse Williams as Holden McCrea, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Cabin in the Woods has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $71M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and 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 Cabin in the Woods page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cabin in the Woods tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cabin in the Woods (2012)?
- In US, The Cabin in the Woods is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 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 Cabin in the Woods worth watching?
- The Cabin in the Woods holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cabin in the Woods?
- The Cabin in the Woods stars Kristen Connolly, Fran Kranz, Chris Hemsworth, Jesse Williams and Anna Hutchison.
- When was The Cabin in the Woods released?
- The Cabin in the Woods was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.