The Forest of Love (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2019, The Forest of Love is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Sion Sono, running about 151 minutes. “Is it love or is it a lie?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A con man and a would-be filmmaking crew force themselves into the lives of two grief-scarred young women. But nothing is as it seems.
Who’s in it. The Forest of Love stars Kippei Shiina as Joe Murata, Shinnosuke Mitsushima as Shin, Kyoko Hinami as Taeko and YOUNG DAIS as Jay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Forest of Love has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Forest of Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Forest of Love tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Forest of Love (2019)?
- In US, The Forest of Love is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Forest of Love worth watching?
- The Forest of Love holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Forest of Love?
- The Forest of Love stars Kippei Shiina, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, Kyoko Hinami, YOUNG DAIS and Eri Kamataki.
- When was The Forest of Love released?
- The Forest of Love was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 151 minutes.