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
- Updated
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Overview
The Woodsman is a film first released in 2004. Catalogued under Drama, Crime. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A parolee struggles to rebuild his life while his dark past threatens to surface.”
- Compelling central performance
- Unflinching look at reintegration after incarceration
- Tense atmosphere that builds slowly
- 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.