The Petrified Forest (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1973, The Petrified Forest is a drama and crime film directed by Masahiro Shinoda, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. Follows a young med student's relationships with two women: a dangerous affair with a childhood friend and his mother's struggle to rebuild their estranged relationship.
Who’s in it. The Petrified Forest stars Kenichi Hagiwara, Shima Iwashita, Takeshi Kusaka and Sayoko Ninomiya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Petrified Forest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Petrified Forest page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Petrified Forest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Petrified Forest (1973)?
- In US, The Petrified Forest is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Petrified Forest worth watching?
- The Petrified Forest holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Petrified Forest?
- The Petrified Forest stars Kenichi Hagiwara, Shima Iwashita, Takeshi Kusaka, Sayoko Ninomiya and Haruko Sugimura.
- When was The Petrified Forest released?
- The Petrified Forest was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.