The Emerald Forest
1985, English. Directed by John Boorman.
What kind of man would return year after year for ten years to rescue a missing boy from the most savage jungle in the world? His father.
For ten years, engineer Bill Markham has searched tirelessly for his son Tommy who disappeared from the edge of the Brazilian rainforest. Miraculously, he finds the boy living among the reclusive Amazon tribe who adopted him. This is when Bill's adventure truly begins.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 290 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Emerald Forest
The Emerald Forest is streaming on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 22 June 1985
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Rospo Pallenberg
- Box office
- $24M
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What The Emerald Forest is based on
The Emerald Forest is based on a true story.
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The Emerald Forest: quick answers
Is The Emerald Forest worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 290 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Emerald Forest?
The Emerald Forest runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does The Emerald Forest have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Emerald Forest. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Emerald Forest parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Emerald Forest is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Emerald Forest on?
The Emerald Forest is streaming on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Emerald Forest?
If you liked The Emerald Forest, try Walkabout, Into the Wild, Medicine Man.
Who directed The Emerald Forest?
The Emerald Forest (1985) was directed by John Boorman and stars Powers Boothe, Charley Boorman, Meg Foster.
What is The Emerald Forest based on?
The Emerald Forest is based on a true story.