Beyond the Forest (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1949, Beyond the Forest is a thriller and drama film directed by King Vidor, running about 97 minutes. “Nobody's as good as Bette when she's bad!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rosa, the self-serving wife of a small-town doctor, gets a better offer when a wealthy big-city man insists she get a divorce and marry him instead. Soon she demonstrates she is capable of rather deplorable acts -- including murder.
Who’s in it. Beyond the Forest stars Bette Davis as Rosa Moline, Joseph Cotten as Doctor Louis Moline, David Brian as Neil Latimer and Ruth Roman as Carol, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Beyond the Forest has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beyond the Forest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beyond the Forest tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beyond the Forest (1949)?
- In AU, Beyond the Forest is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beyond the Forest worth watching?
- Beyond the Forest holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Beyond the Forest?
- Beyond the Forest stars Bette Davis, Joseph Cotten, David Brian, Ruth Roman and Minor Watson.
- When was Beyond the Forest released?
- Beyond the Forest was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.