

Taking Woodstock
2009, English. Directed by Ang Lee.
A generation began in his backyard.
The story of Elliot Tiber and his family, who inadvertently played a pivotal role in making the famed Woodstock Music and Arts Festival into the happening that it was. When Elliot hears that a neighboring town has pulled the permit on a hippie music festival, he calls the producers thinking he could drum up some much-needed business for his parents' run-down motel. Three weeks later, half a million people are on their way to his neighbor’s farm in White Lake, New York, and Elliot finds himself swept up in a generation-defining experience that would change his life–and American culture–forever.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 494 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Taking Woodstock
Taking Woodstock isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 9 October 2009
- Country
- Taiwan, United States of America
- Written by
- James Schamus
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $10M
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What Taking Woodstock is based on
Taking Woodstock is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Taking Woodstock: quick answers
Is Taking Woodstock worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 494 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Taking Woodstock?
Taking Woodstock runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does Taking Woodstock have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Taking Woodstock. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Taking Woodstock parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Taking Woodstock is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Taking Woodstock on?
Taking Woodstock isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Taking Woodstock?
If you liked Taking Woodstock, try Danny Collins, 24 Hour Party People, Krush Groove.
Who directed Taking Woodstock?
Taking Woodstock (2009) was directed by Ang Lee and stars Demetri Martin, Imelda Staunton, Henry Goodman.
What is Taking Woodstock based on?
Taking Woodstock is adapted from a novel.