The Wood
“From boyhood to manhood, you can always count on your best friends.”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-20
Top Cast
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Omar Epps
Mike
Richard T. Jones
Slim
Taye Diggs
Roland
Sanaa Lathan
Alicia
LisaRaye McCoy
Lisa
De'Aundre Bonds
Stacey
Antwon Tanner
Boo
Tamala Jones
Tanya
Jascha Washington
Mike's Brother
Patricia Belcher
Mrs. Hughes
Elayn J. Taylor
Roland's Mother
Cynthia Martells
Mike's Mother
Telma Hopkins
Slim's Mother
Basil Wallace
Lisa's Father
Malinda Williams
Young Alicia
Sean Nelson
Young Mike
Duane Finley
Young Slim
Trent Cameron
Young Roland
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles
Festival / Special Debut
July 16, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 8, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$25.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.18x
+$19.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rick Famuyiwa
- Screenplay & Story
- Rick Famuyiwa
- Original Score
- Robert Hurst
- Original Title
- The Wood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $25.1M
- Production Studios
- MTV Films, Paramount Pictures, Bona Fide Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rick Famuyiwa
Rick Famuyiwa
Robert Hurst
Steven Bernstein
John Carter
Ron Yerxa, Albert Berger, Van Toffler, David Gale
Department Leadership Roster
Rick Famuyiwa
Screenplay
Rick Famuyiwa
Director
John Carter
Editor
Ron Yerxa
Producer
Steven Bernstein
Director of Photography
Darryle Johnson
Costume Design
Albert Berger
Producer
Roger G. Fortune
Production Design
Maxine Shepard
Production Design
David Gale
Producer
Robert Hurst
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in The Wood?
The principal cast of The Wood includes Omar Epps, Richard T. Jones, Taye Diggs, Sanaa Lathan, LisaRaye McCoy.
When was The Wood released and how long is it?
The Wood was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Wood?
The Wood had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $25.1M at the worldwide box office (4.18 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Wood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wood was composed by Robert Hurst.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wood?
The Wood holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).