The Wood(1999)
“From boyhood to manhood, you can always count on your best friends.”
Overview
In the panicky, uncertain hours before his wedding, a groom with prenuptial jitters and his two best friends reminisce about growing up together in the middle-class African-American neighborhood of Inglewood, California. Flashing back to the twenty-something trio's childhood exploits, the memories capture the mood and nostalgia of the '80s era.
Director
Rick Famuyiwa
Studio
MTV Films
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$25M
Cast
Omar Epps
as Mike
Richard T. Jones
as Slim
Taye Diggs
as Roland
Sanaa Lathan
as Alicia
LisaRaye McCoy
as Lisa
De'Aundre Bonds
as Stacey
Antwon Tanner
as Boo
Tamala Jones
as Tanya
Jascha Washington
as Mike's Brother
Patricia Belcher
as Mrs. Hughes
Elayn J. Taylor
as Roland's Mother
Cynthia Martells
as Mike's Mother
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1999
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$25M
Production Companies
MTV Films • Paramount Pictures • Bona Fide Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wood?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Wood (1999).
What is The Wood about?▼
In the panicky, uncertain hours before his wedding, a groom with prenuptial jitters and his two best friends reminisce about growing up together in the middle-class African-American neighborhood of Inglewood, California. Flashing back to the twenty-something trio's childhood exploits, the memories capture the mood and nostalgia of the '80s era.
Who directed The Wood?▼
The Wood was directed by Rick Famuyiwa and released in 1999. It is a comedy, drama, romance film.
How long is The Wood?▼
The Wood has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in The Wood?▼
The cast of The Wood includes Omar Epps as Mike, Richard T. Jones as Slim, Taye Diggs as Roland, Sanaa Lathan as Alicia, LisaRaye McCoy as Lisa and more.
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