The Forest (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2018, The Forest is a drama film directed by Viktor Gasic, running about 138 minutes.
What it’s about. Two couples and their children go on an excursion into the forest. They are young, successful and well-set parts in today's social-political establishment. When their children disappear in a storm, the entire construct of their friendship starts to crumble. Very soon, their bourgeoisie façade falls and the four turn into the profile of a lost culture. What follows is an odyssey through the forests that turns more and more into a journey into the metaphysical. The story is told in fragments and out of chronological order. The forest and the film imagery act as a poetic expression of the inner mind, creating the metaphorical psychogram of a lost cul-ture that desperately looking for a way out and a future. It is a poetic portrait of today's society.
Who’s in it. The Forest stars Daniel Fritz as Marek, René Erler as Paul, Sabrina Strehl as Swenja and Leni Wesselman as Maria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Forest sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
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 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Forest?
- The Forest stars Daniel Fritz, René Erler, Sabrina Strehl, Leni Wesselman and Lilith Bietmann.
- When was The Forest released?
- The Forest was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.