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The Woodsman 2004

“Nothing can undo the past.”

Status
Released
Runtime
87 minutes
Director
Nicole Kassell
Networks
Lee Daniels Entertainment, Dash Films
★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 R DramaCrime Released
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What is The Woodsman?

The Woodsman is a film first released in 2004. Catalogued under Drama, Crime.

Type
Film
Year
2004
Status
Released
Runtime
87 minutes
Release date
Dec 24, 2004
Studios
Lee Daniels Entertainment, Dash Films
Genres
Drama, Crime
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.8/10
Episode runtime
~87 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Lee Daniels Entertainment, Dash Films

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Overview

The Woodsman is a film first released in 2004. Catalogued under Drama, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Lee Daniels Entertainment, Dash Films. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A parolee struggles to rebuild his life while his dark past threatens to surface.”

Reasons to watch
  • Compelling central performance
  • Unflinching look at reintegration after incarceration
  • Tense atmosphere that builds slowly
Keep in mind
  • Disturbing themes of sexual offenses
  • Slow pacing may not suit all viewers

Watch it if you appreciate stark, character-driven dramas that confront uncomfortable moral terrain.

The film’s bleak tone and explicit focus on child sexual abuse make it unsuitable for sensitive viewers.

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What is the main character's situation at the start?

He has just been released after twelve years in prison and returns to a life where his family has abandoned him.

What is the film’s runtime?

The film runs approximately 87 minutes.

What genre does the film belong to?

It is a drama with crime elements.

Is the film based on any prior work?

Yes, it is adapted from a stage play by an American playwright.

What themes does the film explore?

It examines reintegration after incarceration, the lingering impact of past crimes, and the tension of confronting potential predators.

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