The Forest for the Trees
2004, German. Directed by Maren Ade.
As an awkward idealistic high school teacher begins her first job in the city, things turn out to be much tougher than she had imagined.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Forest for the Trees
The Forest for the Trees is streaming on MUBI and Film Movement Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Maren AdeDirector
- Eva LöbauMelanie Pröschle
- Daniela HoltzTina Schaffner
- Jan NeumannThorsten Rehm
- Ilona SchulzFrau Sussmann
- Robert SchuppTobias
- Heinz Röser-DümmigLutger Reinhardt
- Martina EckrichRenate Pföhler
- Nina FiedlerBine
- Hans-Rüdiger KucichGerd Postweiler
- Ruth KöpplerElvira Fischer-Walter
- Achim EnchelmaierBernd
- Monika HirschleMelanies Mutter
Details
- Released
- 16 September 2004
- Original title
- Der Wald vor lauter Bäumen
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Maren Ade
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The Forest for the Trees: quick answers
Is The Forest for the Trees worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Forest for the Trees?
The Forest for the Trees runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
Does The Forest for the Trees have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Forest for the Trees. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Forest for the Trees parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Forest for the Trees yet.
Which OTT platform is The Forest for the Trees on?
The Forest for the Trees is streaming on MUBI and Film Movement Plus in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Forest for the Trees?
If you liked The Forest for the Trees, try Miss Stevens, Moxie, Young Adult.
Who directed The Forest for the Trees?
The Forest for the Trees (2004) was directed by Maren Ade and stars Eva Löbau, Daniela Holtz, Jan Neumann.