The Forest (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2018, The Forest is a drama film directed by Roman Zhigalov, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Danila is sixteen. Katya is twice his age. He spends hours watching her from an old shed on the forest. He does not even think about trying to be with her until Danila's father shows up on Katya's doorstep in an attempt to run away from his avalanching problems. Father and son are drawn into turmoil of events where neighbor turns against neighbor, dividing the community, and pushing everyone`s life towards a disaster.
Who’s in it. The Forest stars Sasha Lebedeva as Olesya, Oleg Shibayev as Danila, Natalya Rychkova as Katya and Ildar Allabirdin as Timofeich, among others.
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 (2018)?
- 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. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Forest?
- The Forest stars Sasha Lebedeva, Oleg Shibayev, Natalya Rychkova, Ildar Allabirdin and Mariya Avramkova.
- When was The Forest released?
- The Forest was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.