The Boy in the Woods

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The Boy in the Woods

Released Aug 29, 2024

1h 36m

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THE BOY IN THE WOODS follows the true story of Max (Jett Klyne), a Jewish boy escaping Nazi persecution in Eastern Europe. After he is separated from his family, Max finds refuge with a Christian peasant Jasko (Richard Armitage) who hides him in plain site until a tense stand -- off with Nazi police. Afraid for his own family's life, Jasko sends Max to live in the woods where he learns to survive alone.

Leslie Felperin

Guardian

This sweet if somewhat sentiment-and-string-section-forward Canadian film tells the true story of Max (Jett Klyne, impressive), a Jewish boy aged 12 from Warsaw, trying to evade capture during the second world war.

Rated: 3/5

May 21, 2024

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

As important as it is to see more films about Jewish joy, it is equally important that films like The Boy in the Woods make sure we never forget.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 16, 2024

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Romey Norton

Film Focus Online

The Boy in the Woods is not only moving, but serves as an important reminder of how devastating war is, especially to innocent children. A must watch.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 22, 2024

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Sarah Gopaul

Digital Journal

The forest is an isolating setting, but also a place the boys can play and let loose their imaginations.

Jun 22, 2024

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Liz Braun

Original Cin

It’s not perfect but this adaptation of Maxwell Smart’s bestseller about his childhood escape from Nazis is powerful thanks to a star turn by Jett Klyne.

Rated: B

Jun 20, 2024

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

Writer-director Rebecca Snow skilfully maintains the youthful perspective, which keeps the actual violence off-screen while giving everything a sharply matter-of-fact tone.

Rated: 3/5

May 28, 2024

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Casson D

Thus movie was absolutely garbage. They barely captured any of the actual events that really happened. The acting was great, but the original story line should not have been tampered with this much.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/12/25

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annette Z

Really great acting .

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/26/24

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Peetah J

It captures the moments of harsh reality that the victims of the holocaust went through while giving a triumphant insight into the victories of the few survivors despite their struggles. Emotional, but restorative to faith in humanity . A must watch.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/11/24

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THE BOY IN THE WOODS follows the true story of Max (Jett Klyne), a Jewish boy escaping Nazi persecution in Eastern Europe. After he is separated from his family, Max finds refuge with a Christian peasant Jasko (Richard Armitage) who hides him in plain site until a tense stand -- off with Nazi police. Afraid for his own family's life, Jasko sends Max to live in the woods where he learns to survive alone.

Director: Rebecca Snow
Producer: Jonathan Bronfman, Robert Budreau
Screenwriter: Rebecca Snow
Distributor: Menemsha Films
Production Co: Undisputed Pictures, Lumanity Productions, Paramount+, JoBro Productions & Film Finance
Genre: History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 29, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 24, 2024
Runtime: 1h 36m

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