The Forest
2016, English. Directed by Jason Zada.
Everyone comes here looking for a way out
Set in the Aokigahara Forest, a real-life place in Japan where people go to end their lives. Against this backdrop, a young American woman comes in search of her twin sister, who has mysteriously disappeared.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Snoozefest
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5.2/10 from 1,925 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Forest
The Forest is streaming on Sony Liv in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jason ZadaDirector
- Natalie DormerSara / Jess Price
- Eoin MackenRob
- Stephanie VogtValerie
- Osamu TanpopoHomeless Man
- Yasuo TobishimaSushi Chef
- Ibuki KanedaMei (Schoolgirl)
- Akiko IwaseHead Teacher
- Kikuo IchikawaBusinessman
- Noriko SakuraMayumi
- Jozef AokiVisitor Center Morgue Man
- Yûho YamashitaSakura
- Taylor KinneyAiden
Details
- Released
- 7 January 2016
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sarah Cornwell, Nick Antosca, Ben Ketai
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $38M
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The Forest: quick answers
Is The Forest worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.2/10 from 1,925 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Forest?
The Forest runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does The Forest have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Forest. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Forest parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Forest is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Forest on?
The Forest is streaming on Sony Liv in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Forest?
If you liked The Forest, try Goodnight Mommy, House of Wax, Hereditary.
Who directed The Forest?
The Forest (2016) was directed by Jason Zada and stars Natalie Dormer, Eoin Macken, Stephanie Vogt.