Taking Woodstock(2009)
“A generation began in his backyard.”
Overview
The story of Elliot Tiber and his family, who inadvertently played a pivotal role in making the famed Woodstock Music and Arts Festival into the happening that it was. When Elliot hears that a neighboring town has pulled the permit on a hippie music festival, he calls the producers thinking he could drum up some much-needed business for his parents' run-down motel. Three weeks later, half a million people are on their way to his neighbor’s farm in White Lake, New York, and Elliot finds himself swept up in a generation-defining experience that would change his life–and American culture–forever.
Director
Ang Lee
Studio
Focus Features
Budget
$30M
Revenue
$10M
Cast
Demetri Martin
as Elliot Teichberg
Imelda Staunton
as Sonia Teichberg
Henry Goodman
as Jake Teichberg
Jonathan Groff
as Michael Lang
Eugene Levy
as Max Yasgur
Emile Hirsch
as Billy
Dan Fogler
as Devon
Liev Schreiber
as Vilma
Mamie Gummer
as Tisha
Jeffrey Dean Morgan
as Dan
Adam Pally
as Artie Kornfeld
Kevin Sussman
as Stan
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
2h 0m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$30M
Box Office
$10M
Production Companies
Focus Features • Ang Lee Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Taking Woodstock?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Taking Woodstock (2009).
What is Taking Woodstock about?▼
The story of Elliot Tiber and his family, who inadvertently played a pivotal role in making the famed Woodstock Music and Arts Festival into the happening that it was. When Elliot hears that a neighboring town has pulled the permit on a hippie music festival, he calls the producers thinking he could drum up some much-needed business for his parents' run-down motel. Three weeks later, half a million people are on their way to his neighbor’s farm in White Lake, New York, and Elliot finds himself swept up in a generation-defining experience that would change his life–and American culture–forever.
Who directed Taking Woodstock?▼
Taking Woodstock was directed by Ang Lee and released in 2009. It is a music, comedy, drama film.
How long is Taking Woodstock?▼
Taking Woodstock has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
Who stars in Taking Woodstock?▼
The cast of Taking Woodstock includes Demetri Martin as Elliot Teichberg, Imelda Staunton as Sonia Teichberg, Henry Goodman as Jake Teichberg, Jonathan Groff as Michael Lang, Eugene Levy as Max Yasgur and more.
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