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Into the Woods

2014·Movie
2h 5min·PG
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, funny.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Cathartic and wondrous

Much of it is about family.

  • Catharsis8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wonder8

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and satire

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Satire & Parody7
  • Dark Humor6

World

Fantasy, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout score and cinematography

  • Music Composition10
  • Music Centrality10
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Be careful what you wish for...

In a woods filled with magic and fairy tale characters, a baker and his wife set out to end the curse put on them by their neighbor, a spiteful witch.
Musical Fairy Tale MashupSondheim LyricismDeconstructive FantasyStar-Studded EnsembleWhimsical yet DarkMeta-Narrative StructureVisually Lush ProductionEmotional CatharsisInterwoven FolkloreTheatrical Charm

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Into the Woods

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Into the Woods legally?

Into the Woods is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Into the Woods worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Into the Woods rated?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Into the Woods?

2 h 5 min

Into the Woods runs 2 h 5 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Into the Woods?

Critics70
Audiences56

Not quite. Critics rate Into the Woods higher (70) than audiences (56). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Into the Woods a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$213 million

Yes. It cost about $50 million to make and earned $213 million worldwide, 4.3 times its budget.

What language is Into the Woods in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Into the Woods?

83ADAEALARATAUBABEBGBOBRBZCACH+69

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Into the Woods in 83 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Into the Woods use?

DisneyficationDull SurpriseOffscreen TeleportationMost Definitely Not a MusicalNamed by the AdaptationI Told You SoVideo CreditsThe FoolLactating Male"Pan Up to the Sky" EndingAdaptational Angst UpgradeGorgeous Garment Generationand 98 more

TV Tropes lists 110 storytelling tropes for Into the Woods, including Disneyfication, Dull Surprise, Offscreen Teleportation.