---
title: "The Woodsman"
year: 2004
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-woodsman-2004"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 9692
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 87
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Woodsman (2004) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-woodsman-2004

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A parolee struggles to rebuild his life while his dark past threatens to surface."

### Why Watch
- Compelling central performance
- Unflinching look at reintegration after incarceration
- Tense atmosphere that builds slowly

### Caveats & Content Note
- Disturbing themes of sexual offenses
- Slow pacing may not suit all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s bleak tone and explicit focus on child sexual abuse make it unsuitable for sensitive viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intense, psychological, somber, character-driven

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-woodsman-2004#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Nicole Kassell
- **Networks / Studios**: Lee Daniels Entertainment, Dash Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kevin Bacon** as *Walter*
- **David Alan Grier** as *Bob*
- **Kyra Sedgwick** as *Vicki*
- **Eve** as *Mary-Kay*
- **Benjamin Bratt** as *Carlos*
- **Carlos Leon** as *Pedro*
- **Michael Shannon** as *Rosen*
- **Nicole Gibson** as *Girl with Red Ball*
- **Kevin Rice** as *Candy*
- **Yasiin Bey** as *Sgt. Lucas*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: 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.

### Q: What is the film’s runtime?
The film runs approximately 87 minutes.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is a drama with crime elements.

### Q: Is the film based on any prior work?
Yes, it is adapted from a stage play by an American playwright.

### Q: What themes does the film explore?
It examines reintegration after incarceration, the lingering impact of past crimes, and the tension of confronting potential predators.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Woodsman — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/9692)
- [The Woodsman (2004) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/117351-the-woodsman/prehled/)
- [The Woodsman (2004) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/75515-the-woodsman)

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