The Wood Cutters (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 9

Released in 1983, The Wood Cutters is a drama film directed by Ioan Cărmăzan, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Forestry workers isolated by winter on a mountaintop. Loves, longings, nostalgias and vital questions. From the first film, Cărmăzan reveals his inclination towards a certain magical surrealism that he later develops.
Who’s in it. The Wood Cutters stars Şerban Ionescu as Negruț, Vasile Ciucanu as Crișan, Avram Birău as Gâju and George Apostu as Cernea, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Wood Cutters 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 Wood Cutters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wood Cutters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wood Cutters (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wood Cutters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wood Cutters worth watching?
- The Wood Cutters holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Wood Cutters?
- The Wood Cutters stars Şerban Ionescu, Vasile Ciucanu, Avram Birău, George Apostu and Constantin Ghenescu.
- When was The Wood Cutters released?
- The Wood Cutters was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.