Into the Woods

Be careful what you wish for...

2014 • 125 min • Fantasy · Comedy

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Synopsis

In a woods filled with magic and fairy tale characters, a baker and his wife set out to end the curse put on them by their neighbor, a spiteful witch.

Our family guide

Best from age 9

Movie Knight Score

4450 reviews

100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
58 Audience · 4449 · 49%

A baker and his wife venture into an enchanted forest to break a witch's curse. They encounter classic fairy tale characters, all pursuing their own wishes, leading to unexpected consequences and a journey of self-discovery.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Some characters face sad or difficult situations.
A few intense scenes with a giant.
Infidelity is a plot point.

What it models well

Wishing and consequences
Family and relationships
Responsibility and choices

Talk about it after

The true meaning of "happily ever after"
How actions affect others
Dealing with disappointment and loss

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Top billed cast

Director: Rob Marshall • Crew: James Lapine

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Too drawn out, 90 minutes might've been perfect. I like the idea of 'Into the Woods', with its mash-up of numerous fairy tales from 'Cinderella' to 'Little Red Riding Hood' to 'Jack and the Beanstalk' to 'Rapunzel'. I'd also say the musical pieces are enjoyable across the opening 20-30 minutes, which are nice and energetic.…
r96sk, TMDB Community