Woodstock (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1970, Woodstock is a music, history and documentary film directed by Michael Wadleigh, running about 225 minutes. “3 days of peace, music...and love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An intimate look at the Woodstock Music & Art Festival held in Bethel, NY in 1969, from preparation through cleanup, with historic access to insiders, blistering concert footage, and portraits of the concertgoers; negative and positive aspects are shown, from drug use by performers to naked fans sliding in the mud, from the collapse of the fences by the unexpected hordes to the surreal arrival of National Guard helicopters with food and medical assistance for the impromptu city of 500,000.
Who’s in it. Woodstock stars Richie Havens as Self, Joan Baez as Self, Roger Daltrey as Self - The Who and John Entwistle as Self - The Who, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Woodstock has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $34.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Woodstock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Woodstock tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Woodstock (1970)?
- In US, Woodstock is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Woodstock worth watching?
- Woodstock holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music, history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Woodstock?
- Woodstock stars Richie Havens, Joan Baez, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle and Keith Moon.
- When was Woodstock released?
- Woodstock was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 225 minutes.