---
title: "Little Woods"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/little-woods-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 451918
imdb_id: "tt6418918"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 103
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 95
content_rating: "R"
---

# Little Woods (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/little-woods-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Little Woods is a 2018 crime drama film that serves as the feature directorial debut for writer and director Nia DaCosta. The story follows a woman named Oleander Ollie Hale, who resides in a North Dakota oil boomtown. For years, Ollie has illicitly assisted struggling residents by providing them with access to Canadian health care and medication. When authorities begin to track her activities, she intends to end her involvement in these operations. However, her plans are complicated when she receives a desperate plea for help from her sister, Deborah Hale, which draws her back into the illicit trade. The film features a cast that includes Tessa Thompson as Ollie, Lily James as Deborah, and Luke Kirby as Bill, alongside James Badge Dale and Lance Reddick. The production involved executive producer Gabrielle Nadig. The motion picture, which is also categorized as a thriller, has a runtime of one hour and forty-three minutes and received a United States theatrical release on April 19, 2019.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, W4free, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Beamafilm, Rialto Amazon Channel | Beamafilm | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Nia DaCosta
- **Networks / Studios**: Water's End Productions, Automatik Entertainment, Buffalo Picture House

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tessa Thompson** as *Oleander 'Ollie' Hale*
- **Lily James** as *Deborah Hale*
- **Luke Kirby** as *Bill*
- **James Badge Dale** as *Ian*
- **Lance Reddick** as *Carter*
- **Elizabeth Maxwell** as *Jenny*
- **Morgana Shaw** as *Gerry*
- **Jeremy St. James** as *Mike*
- **Charlie Ray Reid** as *Johnny*
- **Elizabeth Jackson** as *Amber*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Little Woods online?
Little Woods is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Little Woods worth watching?
Little Woods holds a community rating of 5.4/10 based on 95 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Little Woods and when was it released?
Little Woods is a feature film with a runtime of 103 minutes. It was released in 2019. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Little Woods?
Little Woods was directed by Nia DaCosta.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Little Woods — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/451918)
- [Little Woods (2019) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/451918-little-woods/cast)
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- [Little Woods - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Woods)
- [Little Woods Cast: Tessa Thompson, Lily James, Luke Kirby](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/little-woods/46JGYI0l3Pe8OFU2CHc0a4/credits/)

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