The Wood(1999)
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The Wood Synopsis
In the panicky, uncertain hours before his wedding, a groom with prenuptial jitters and his two best friends reminisce about growing up together in the middle-class African-American neighborhood of Inglewood, California. Flashing back to the twenty-something trio's childhood exploits, the memories capture the mood and nostalgia of the '80s era.
The Wood (1999) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Rick Famuyiwa, released on July 16, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Omar Epps, Richard T. Jones, Taye Diggs and Sanaa Lathan. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 116 ratings.
- Director:
- Rick Famuyiwa
- Writers:
- Rick Famuyiwa
- Producers:
- Ron Yerxa, Albert Berger, David Gale
- Cinematographer:
- Steven Bernstein
- Composer:
- Robert Hurst
- Production:
- MTV Films, Paramount Pictures, Bona Fide Productions
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Revenue:
- $25,059,640
- Status:
- Released
The Wood (1999) Trailer
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The Wood Cast & Crew
Main cast
Omar Epps
as Mike
Richard T. Jones
as Slim
Taye Diggs
as Roland
Sanaa Lathan
as Alicia
LisaRaye McCoy
as Lisa
De'Aundre Bonds
as Stacey
Antwon Tanner
as Boo
Tamala Jones
as Tanya
Jascha Washington
as Mike's Brother
Patricia Belcher
as Mrs. Hughes
Elayn J. Taylor
as Roland's Mother
Cynthia Martells
as Mike's Mother
Key crew
Directed by Rick Famuyiwa, written by Rick Famuyiwa, produced by Ron Yerxa, Albert Berger and David Gale.
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The Wood Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 116 ratings.
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The Wood – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wood online?
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The Wood (1999) is available to stream on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz and Starz Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Wood?
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The main cast of The Wood (1999) includes Omar Epps, Richard T. Jones, Taye Diggs, Sanaa Lathan and LisaRaye McCoy. The film was directed by Rick Famuyiwa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wood released?
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The Wood was released on July 16, 1999 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is The Wood worth watching?
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The Wood (1999) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 116 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Wood?
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Yes. The official The Wood trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.