The Light in the Forest (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1958, The Light in the Forest is a drama, adventure, romance and western film directed by Herschel Daugherty, running about 89 minutes. “He was torn between his parents ... and the tribe that raised him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young white man who spent his whole life raised by a Native American tribe is sent to live with his true family and must learn to fit in with the people he was taught to hate.
Who’s in it. The Light in the Forest stars Fess Parker as Del Hardy, Wendell Corey as Wilse Owens, Joanne Dru as Milly Elder and James MacArthur as Johnny Butler / True Son, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Light in the Forest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Light in the Forest page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Light in 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 Light in the Forest (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Light in the Forest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Light in the Forest worth watching?
- The Light in the Forest holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Light in the Forest?
- The Light in the Forest stars Fess Parker, Wendell Corey, Joanne Dru, James MacArthur and Jessica Tandy.
- When was The Light in the Forest released?
- The Light in the Forest was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.