Into the Forest (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Into the Forest is a 2016 sci-fi thriller directed by Patricia Rozema, starring Michael Eklund, Callum Keith Rennie and Elliot Page. It is based on Into the Forest by Jean Hegland. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $92,166 worldwide. Critics gave it 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Patricia Rozema
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- A24
- Based on
- Into the Forest by Jean Hegland
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Into the Forest About?
The premise of Into the Forest without spoilers, adapted from Into the Forest by Jean Hegland. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a near-future Pacific Northwest, a sudden, widespread blackout plunges the region into chaos. Two sisters, Nell and Eva, struggle to adapt as their quiet life is disrupted and the consequences of the disaster become clear. Facing the harsh realities of survival, they must confront the dangers that emerge as society collapses. With their father's whereabouts unknown, the sisters rely on each other to navigate the treacherous landscape and fight for their future.
Into the Forest Themes & Keywords
· 44 tags- rape
- survival
- post apocalypse
- power outage
- sister sister relationship
- death of father
- female topless nudity
- chainsaw accident
- gasoline
- pregnant from rape
- dystopia
- baby
+32 more Show fewer
- unplanned pregnancy
- watching a home movie
- killing an animal
- giving birth
- home movie
- dancing
- forest
- f rated
- father daughter relationship
- crying woman
- rifle
- outdoor sex
- co written by director
- herbal remedy
- stealing gasoline
- car theft
- childbirth
- power
- female nudity
- bare chested man
- female hunter
- axe
- falling from height
- setting a house on fire
- death
- written and directed by female
- title directed by female
- strong female character
- triple f rated
- canadian science fiction
- three word title
- rain
Into the Forest Cast
Michael Eklund leads the cast, with Callum Keith Rennie and Elliot Page. Directed by Patricia Rozema; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Patricia Rozema
Also Starring in Into the Forest
· 1 moreMore from Patricia Rozema
More films directed by Patricia Rozema, best-rated first: Mouthpiece, Mansfield Park, Kit Kittredge: An American Girl and This Might Be Good.
Into the Forest Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Into the Forest 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
-
IMDb 5.8 /10
See on IMDb -
Rotten Tomatoes 76% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 43%
See on Rotten Tomatoes -
Metacritic 59 Metascore
User score 5.8
See on Metacritic -
TMDB 59% User score
See on TMDB -
Letterboxd 2.9 /5
9 ratings
See on Letterboxd -
Movie Insider 3.3 /5
See on Movie Insider
Into the Forest Plot Summary
What happens in Into the Forest from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a dystopian future, two teenage sisters, Nell and Eva, find themselves isolated in a remote home alongside their father, amidst a catastrophic continent-wide power outage that signals a complete technological breakdown. With their car battery dead, they are left stranded for a prolonged period. Eventually, their father manages to restore the car, and they venture to the nearby town, where they purchase essential supplies, including gas from a man named Stan. While Eva attends her dance class, Nell spends time with her boyfriend, Eli.
Full summary
The whole story of Into the Forest, scene by scene
Into the Forest Box Office
Into the Forest grossed $92,166 worldwide. $9,995 came from the US and Canada and $82,171 (89%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$92.2K
- US & Canada
- $10K
- International
- $82.2K
Into the Forest Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Into the Forest.
How Well Do You Know Into the Forest?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What event triggers the primitive reality for Nell and Eva?
Cars in Into the Forest
14 cars on screen, including the 2011 Ford Explorer and the 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado.
-
2011 Ford Explorer Important role -
1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Minor role -
1983 Chevrolet Malibu Wagon Minor role -
1997 Ford Econoline Minor role
Into the Forest Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “En el bosque” and “인투 더 포레스트”.
- Also known as
-
- En el bosque
- 인투 더 포레스트
- En el bosque 2016
- Dans la forêt
- În pădure
- ביער
- В изоляции
- No Escuro da Floresta
- Στην Καρδιά Του Δάσους
- 森林深处
- Ormana Doğru
- Głusza
+4 more Show fewer
- В гората
- 走進希望無限的森林
- В ліс
- Į mišką
Seen Into the Forest?
Movies Like Into the Forest
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Survivalist, Feral and In the Earth.
Into the Forest FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Into the Forest, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Into the Forest?
Into the Forest runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Into the Forest released?
Into the Forest was released on July 29, 2016.
Who directed Into the Forest?
Into the Forest was directed by Patricia Rozema.
More films by Patricia Rozema Who is in the cast of Into the Forest?
Into the Forest stars Michael Eklund, Callum Keith Rennie and Elliot Page, among 5 credited actors.
How much did Into the Forest make at the box office?
Into the Forest grossed $92,166 worldwide ($9,995 domestic, $82,171 international).
How is Into the Forest rated?
Into the Forest has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Is Into the Forest based on a book?
Yes. Into the Forest is adapted from Into the Forest by Jean Hegland.
Does Into the Forest have a post-credit scene?
No. Into the Forest has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
