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The Boy in the Woods (2023): Cast

The Boy in the Woods (2023) movie poster

The Boy in the Woods is a 2023 war drama directed by Rebecca Snow, starring Richard Armitage as Jasko, Christopher Heyerdahl and Jett Klyne. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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The Boy in the Woods (2023) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Rebecca Snow
Genres
War , History , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Boy in the Woods About?

The premise of The Boy in the Woods without spoilers.

This film recounts the extraordinary true story of a Jewish boy's survival during World War II. Based on Maxwell Smart’s memoir, it depicts his harrowing experience hiding and evading capture in the forests of Nazi-occupied Eastern Europe. The film portrays his resilience and determination amidst the dangers of the era.

The Boy in the Woods Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • boy
  • repetition in title
  • gender in title
  • no title at beginning
  • no opening credits
  • based on memoir
  • 1940s
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Cast & crew

The Boy in the Woods Cast & Characters

Richard Armitage leads the cast as Jasko, with Christopher Heyerdahl as Police Chief Bagan and Jett Klyne as Max. Directed by Rebecca Snow; 18 actors are credited in all.

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The Boy in the Woods Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Boy in the Woods.

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The Boy in the Woods Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “El niño del bosque” and “Una Historia de Supervivencia”.

Also known as
  • El niño del bosque
  • Una Historia de Supervivencia
  • 林中男孩
  • Chłopiec w lesie
  • Хлопчик у лісі
  • Мальчик, который прятался в лесу
  • The Boy in the Woods - Überleben ist alles
  • Uma História de Sobrevivência

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FAQ

The Boy in the Woods FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Boy in the Woods, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Boy in the Woods?

The Boy in the Woods runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was The Boy in the Woods released?

The Boy in the Woods was released on September 19, 2023.

Who directed The Boy in the Woods?

The Boy in the Woods was directed by Rebecca Snow.

Who is in the cast of The Boy in the Woods?

The Boy in the Woods stars Richard Armitage as Jasko, Christopher Heyerdahl as Police Chief Bagan and Jett Klyne as Max, among 18 credited actors.

Does The Boy in the Woods have a post-credit scene?

No. The Boy in the Woods has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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