The Woodsman

– A paedophile returns to his hometown after 12 years in prison and attempts to start a new life...

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 27 Minutes
Release Year:
2004
The Woodsman (2004)

A paedophile returns to his hometown after 12 years in prison and attempts to start a new life.

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Producing Country:
USA
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The Woodsman (2004) - Trailer

Release Date:

21 Jan 2005

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Nicole Kassell

Writer:

Steven Fechter (play), Nicole Kassell (screenplay), Steven Fechter (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Kevin Bacon, David Alan Grier, Eve, Kyra Sedgwick

Plot:

After twelve years in prison, Walter arrives in an unnamed city, moves into a small apartment across the street from an elementary school, gets a job at a lumberyard, and mostly keeps to himself. A quiet, guarded man, Walter finds unexpected solace from Vickie, a tough-talking woman who promises not to judge him for his history. But Walter cannot escape his past. A convicted sex offender, Walter is warily eyed by his brother-in-law, shunned by his sister, lives in fear of being discovered at work, and is hounded by a suspicious local police officer, Detective Lucas. After befriending a young girl in a neighborhood park, Walter must also grapple with the terrible prospect of his own reawakened demons.

Awards:

7 wins & 20 nominations.

Gross profit:

$1,456,291

Production:

Newmarket Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
88%
Metacritic:
72%