Back to the Forest (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1980, Back to the Forest is an animation and tv movie film directed by Yoshio Kuroda, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Peter the fairy, who is head of Placid forest, loves to play with his animal friends. One day "Man" threatens to destroy their homes by cutting down the trees. They decide to peacefully protest but the humans won't listen. With their lives at stake, the animals and Peter carry out their final operation.
Who’s in it. Back to the Forest stars Minoru Inaba as アダム, Mami Koyama as カルル, Shigeru Chiba as スタニー and Minori Matsushima as ピーア, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Back to the Forest has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Back to the Forest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Back to the Forest tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Back to the Forest (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Back to the Forest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Back to the Forest worth watching?
- Back to the Forest holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Back to the Forest?
- Back to the Forest stars Minoru Inaba, Mami Koyama, Shigeru Chiba, Minori Matsushima and Masaru Ikeda.
- When was Back to the Forest released?
- Back to the Forest was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.