Dry Wood
1973, English. Directed by Les Blank & Maureen Gosling.
Featuring the stories and music of seminal Cajun musicians "Bois Sec" Ardoin and Canray Fontenot, Dry Wood is a short, vibrant documentary portrait of life, food, music and festivity in the Louisiana Delta from the singular Les Blank. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 1999.
- Runtime
- 0h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Dry Wood
Dry Wood is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
Stream
Criterion ChannelAvailability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Part of a series
Les Blank: Always for Pleasure: watch order
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 October 1973
- Country
- United States of America
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
Watch before Dry Wood
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
After Dry Wood
What comes next in the series.
Hot Pepper
1973 · 6.8/10
NewNext in the series
Always for Pleasure
1978 · 7.4/10
NewNext in the series
Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers
1980 · 7.5/10
NewNext in the series
Sprout Wings and Fly
1983 · 6.1/10
NewNext in the series
In Heaven There Is No Beer?
1984 · 6.5/10
NewNext in the series
Gap-Toothed Women
1987 · 7.1/10
NewNext in the series
If you liked Dry Wood
As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
2000 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Come See Me in the Good Light
2025 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Naqoyqatsi
2002 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Ex Libris: The New York Public Library
2017 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
180° South
2010 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button
2009 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Directed by John Ford
1971 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
28 Up
1985 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film)
2022 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
McQueen
2018 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Dry Wood: quick answers
What should I watch before Dry Wood?
Watch God Respects Us When We Work, But Loves Us When We Dance (1968), The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins (1968), A Well Spent Life (1971), and Spend It All (1972) first.
What comes after Dry Wood?
Next in the series: Hot Pepper (1973), Always for Pleasure (1978), and Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers (1980).
Is Dry Wood worth watching?
Dry Wood doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Dry Wood?
Dry Wood runs 37 minutes (0h 37m).
Does Dry Wood have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dry Wood. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dry Wood parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Dry Wood yet.
Which OTT platform is Dry Wood on?
Dry Wood is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dry Wood?
If you liked Dry Wood, try As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty, Come See Me in the Good Light, Naqoyqatsi.
Who directed Dry Wood?
Dry Wood (1973) was directed by Les Blank and Maureen Gosling.