The Forest
“Everyone comes here looking for a way out”
Synopsis
Set in the Aokigahara Forest, a real-life place in Japan where people go to end their lives. Against this backdrop, a young American woman comes in search of her twin sister, who has mysteriously disappeared.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Forest - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-01-12
Top Cast
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Natalie Dormer
Sara / Jess Price
Eoin Macken
Rob
Stephanie Vogt
Valerie
Osamu Tanpopo
Homeless Man
Yasuo Tobishima
Sushi Chef
Ibuki Kaneda
Mei (Schoolgirl)
Akiko Iwase
Head Teacher
Kikuo Ichikawa
Businessman
Noriko Sakura
Mayumi
Jozef Aoki
Visitor Center Morgue Man
Yûho Yamashita
Sakura
Taylor Kinney
Aiden
Gen Seto
Narusawa Bartender
Terry Diab
Grandma
Nadja Mazalica
Sara / Jess (Age 6)
Lidija Antonić
Mother of Sara / Jess
Takako Akashi
Ubasute Old Woman #1
Yuriri Naka
Narusawa Young Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 8, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 12, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$37.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.76x
+$27.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jason Zada
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Ketai, Nick Antosca, Sarah Cornwell
- Original Score
- Bear McCreary
- Original Title
- The Forest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $37.6M
- Production Studios
- Lava Bear Films, AI Film, Phantom Four
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jason Zada
Ben Ketai, Nick Antosca, Sarah Cornwell
Bear McCreary
Draško Pejanović, Mattias Troelstrup, Dragan Trifunovic
Jim Flynn
David S. Goyer, David Linde, Tory Metzger, Lawrence Bender, Aviv Giladi
Department Leadership Roster
Slaviša Ivanović
Stunt Coordinator
Jason Zada
Director
Bear McCreary
Original Music Composer
Raoul Bolognini
Visual Effects Supervisor
Rif Dagher
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jeff Goldman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ben Ketai
Writer
Nick Antosca
Writer
Sarah Cornwell
Writer
David S. Goyer
Producer
David Linde
Producer
Tory Metzger
Producer
Mattias Troelstrup
Director of Photography
Jim Flynn
Editor
Kevin Phipps
Production Design
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Forest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Forest about?
Set in the Aokigahara Forest, a real-life place in Japan where people go to end their lives. Against this backdrop, a young American woman comes in search of her twin sister, who has mysteriously disappeared.
Who directed The Forest?
The Forest was directed by Jason Zada.
Who stars in The Forest?
The principal cast of The Forest includes Natalie Dormer, Eoin Macken, Stephanie Vogt, Osamu Tanpopo, Yasuo Tobishima.
When was The Forest released and how long is it?
The Forest was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Forest?
The Forest had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $37.6M at the worldwide box office (3.76 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Forest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Forest was composed by Bear McCreary.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Forest?
The Forest holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).