The Wood (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1999, The Wood is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Rick Famuyiwa, running about 106 minutes. “From best friends to best men.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the panicky, uncertain hours before his wedding, a groom with prenuptial jitters and his two best friends reminisce about growing up together in the middle-class African-American neighborhood of Inglewood, California. Flashing back to the twenty-something trio's childhood exploits, the memories capture the mood and nostalgia of the '80s era.
Who’s in it. The Wood stars Omar Epps as Mike, Richard T. Jones as Slim, Taye Diggs as Roland and Malinda Williams as Young Alicia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Wood has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $25.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Essential, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV 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 Wood page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wood tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wood (1999)?
- In US, The Wood is available to stream on Paramount Plus Essential, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, 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 Wood worth watching?
- The Wood holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wood?
- The Wood stars Omar Epps, Richard T. Jones, Taye Diggs, Malinda Williams and Sean Nelson.
- When was The Wood released?
- The Wood was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.