The Living Forest (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.4

Released in 2001, The Living Forest is an animation film directed by Angel de la Cruz, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Each day when the humans leave Cecebre Forest, its transforms into a magical place where plants and creatures come alive in wonderful ways. Trouble strikes on the day that men in hard hats plant a long, hard, cold telephone pole in the middle of the forest. The forest is in disarray and Furi, a friendly mole, finds that his friend Linda is missing along with an entire mole colony! The forest creatures join Furi on his quest to find the moles, proving that friendship can overcome any obstacle.
Who’s in it. The Living Forest stars Nacho Aldeguer as Furi (voice), Mar Bordallo as Linda (voice), Claudio Rodríguez as Carballo (voice) and Juan Miguel Cuesta as Piñeiro (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Living Forest has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Living Forest page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Living 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 The Living Forest (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Living Forest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Living Forest worth watching?
- The Living Forest holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Living Forest?
- The Living Forest stars Nacho Aldeguer, Mar Bordallo, Claudio Rodríguez, Juan Miguel Cuesta and Javier Franquelo.
- When was The Living Forest released?
- The Living Forest was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.
