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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.

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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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Taking Woodstock isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.

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Details

Released
9 October 2009
Country
Taiwan, United States of America
Written by
James Schamus
Budget
$30M
Box office
$10M
rock 'n' rollbased on novel or bookbiographywoodstock, new yorkmusic festivaldog tagcatskills1960s

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What Taking Woodstock is based on

Taking Woodstock is adapted from a novel.

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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.

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