Into the Forest

2016·Movie
1h 41min·R
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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Into the Forest fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Scare6

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Family, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Hope is power

In the not too distant future, two young women who live in a remote ancient forest discover the world around them is on the brink of an apocalypse. Informed only by rumor, they fight intruders, disease, loneliness & starvation.
Post-Apocalyptic SurvivalSisterhoodDystopian FuturePsychological DramaResource ScarcityIsolation & LonelinessEnvironmental CollapseCharacter-DrivenSlow Burn Tension

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Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Into the Forest legally?

Into the Forest is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Into the Forest worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Into the Forest rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Into the Forest?

1 h 41 min

Into the Forest runs 1 h 41 min.

Is Into the Forest based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Into the Forest?

Critics68
Audiences53

Not quite. Critics rate Into the Forest higher (68) than audiences (53). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Into the Forest in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Into the Forest?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Into the Forest in 45 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Into the Forest use?

No EndingCanada Does Not ExistSibling Yin-YangSkewed PrioritiesGasoline Lasts ForeverThe LoadBig BlackoutAdaptational VillainyNo Bikes in the ApocalypseFace–Heel TurnCreator ProvincialismThe World's Expert (on Getting Killed)and 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for Into the Forest, including No Ending, Canada Does Not Exist, Sibling Yin-Yang.

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