The Boy in the Woods
“Based on the incredible true story of WWII survival.”
Synopsis
The remarkable true-life survival story of a Jewish boy hiding and being hunted in the forests of Nazi-occupied Eastern Europe, based on Maxwell Smart's memoir.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-23
Top Cast
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Jett Klyne
Max
Richard Armitage
Jasko
David Kohlsmith
Yanek
Katherine Fogler
Faigie
Masa Lizdek
Kasia
Christopher Heyerdahl
Police Chief Bagan
Tara Nicodemo
Aunt Erna
Ari Millen
Aleskey
Shuna Snow
Regina
Morgan Bedard
Officer Petryk
Emersyn O'Neill
Zonia
Josh Bainbridge
Danylo
Berkley Silverman
Rosa
Kelsey Ruhl
Young Woman
Richard Patrick Tolton II
Hunter
Matt Lishman
Young Partisan
Joshua Peace
Police Sergeant
Roland Piers
Head Guard (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
TIFF
Festival / Special Debut
February 4, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rebecca Snow
- Screenplay & Story
- Maxwell Smart, Rebecca Snow
- Original Score
- Julia Kent
- Original Title
- The Boy in the Woods
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Photon Films, Lumanity Productions, JoBro Productions, Undisputed Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rebecca Snow
Maxwell Smart, Rebecca Snow
Julia Kent
Adam Madrzyk
Robert Swartz
Andrew Bronfman, Mark Slone, Joel Reilly, Maxwell Smart, Patrick Patterson
Department Leadership Roster
Helcio Pugliese
Production Design
Andrew Bronfman
Producer
Robert Swartz
Editor
Jonathan Bronfman
Producer
Robert Budreau
Producer
Rebecca Snow
Writer
Rebecca Snow
Director
Adam Madrzyk
Director of Photography
Julia Kent
Original Music Composer
Florence Barrett
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boy in the Woods
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What is The Boy in the Woods about?
The remarkable true-life survival story of a Jewish boy hiding and being hunted in the forests of Nazi-occupied Eastern Europe, based on Maxwell Smart's memoir.
Who directed The Boy in the Woods?
The Boy in the Woods was directed by Rebecca Snow.
Who stars in The Boy in the Woods?
The principal cast of The Boy in the Woods includes Jett Klyne, Richard Armitage, David Kohlsmith, Katherine Fogler, Masa Lizdek.
When was The Boy in the Woods released and how long is it?
The Boy in the Woods was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Boy in the Woods?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boy in the Woods was composed by Julia Kent.
Is The Boy in the Woods based on a book or true story?
The Boy in the Woods is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Maxwell Smart".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boy in the Woods?
The Boy in the Woods holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).