Into the Woods (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 5.8

Into the Woods poster

Released in 2014, Into the Woods is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Rob Marshall, running about 125 minutes. “Be careful what you wish for...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In a woods filled with magic and fairy tale characters, a baker and his wife set out to end the curse put on them by their neighbor, a spiteful witch.

Who’s in it. Into the Woods stars Daniel Huttlestone as Jack, James Corden as Baker, Anna Kendrick as Cinderella and Emily Blunt as Baker's Wife, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Into the Woods has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $212.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus 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 Into the Woods page.

If you liked it. Fans of Into the Woods tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Into the Woods (2014)?
In US, Into the Woods is available to stream on Disney Plus, 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 Into the Woods worth watching?
Into the Woods holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Into the Woods?
Into the Woods stars Daniel Huttlestone, James Corden, Anna Kendrick, Emily Blunt and Christine Baranski.
When was Into the Woods released?
Into the Woods was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.