Rootwood (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 2019, Rootwood is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Marcel Walz, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Rootwood follows two students who host ‘The Spooky Hour’, a podcast about paranormal phenomena and urban legends. When they are hired by a Hollywood film producer to shoot a horror documentary about the curse of The Wooden Devil, they smell their chance to become famous. Together, with their friend, they enter Rootwood Forest and investigate the area to find out the truth about The Wooden Devil and his victims.
Who’s in it. Rootwood stars Tyler Gallant as William, Elissa Dowling as Jessica, Sarah French as Erin and Felissa Rose as Laura Benott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Rootwood has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Rootwood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rootwood tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rootwood (2019)?
- In US, Rootwood is available to 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 Rootwood worth watching?
- Rootwood holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rootwood?
- Rootwood stars Tyler Gallant, Elissa Dowling, Sarah French, Felissa Rose and Tiffani Fest.
- When was Rootwood released?
- Rootwood was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.