Little Woods
“Some lines you just have to cross.”
Synopsis
For years, Ollie has illicitly helped the struggling residents of her North Dakota oil boomtown access Canadian health care and medication. When the authorities catch on, she plans to abandon her crusade, only to be dragged in even deeper after a desperate plea for help from her sister.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Little Woods [Official Trailer] In Select Theaters 4/19Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-14
Top Cast
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Tessa Thompson
Oleander 'Ollie' Hale
Lily James
Deborah Hale
Luke Kirby
Bill
James Badge Dale
Ian
Lance Reddick
Carter
Elizabeth Maxwell
Jenny
Morgana Shaw
Gerry
Jeremy St. James
Mike
Charlie Ray Reid
Johnny
Elizabeth Jackson
Amber
Brandon Potter
Dale
Lawrence Varnado
Security Guard
Rochelle Robinson
Receptionist (Canada)
Lowell Bartholomee
Flirty Man
Allison Moseley
Trucker
Amparo Garcia-Crow
WHC Receptionist
Max Hartman
Officer Minnerath
Robert Nadig
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 19, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nia DaCosta
- Screenplay & Story
- Nia DaCosta
- Original Score
- Brian McOmber
- Original Title
- Little Woods
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Water's End Productions, Automatik Entertainment, Buffalo Picture House, Extra A Productions, Stoneboies Entertainment, Tango Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nia DaCosta
Nia DaCosta
Brian McOmber
Matt Mitchell
Catrin Hedström
Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Gabrielle Nadig, Rachael Fung, David Stone, Tim Headington
Department Leadership Roster
Nia DaCosta
Director
Nia DaCosta
Screenplay
Brian McOmber
Original Music Composer
Gabrielle Nadig
Producer
Matt Mitchell
Director of Photography
Catrin Hedström
Editor
Rachael Fung
Producer
David Stone
Producer
Tim Headington
Producer
Colin Wilkes
Costume Design
Yvonne Boudreaux
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
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Woods
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Little Woods about?
For years, Ollie has illicitly helped the struggling residents of her North Dakota oil boomtown access Canadian health care and medication. When the authorities catch on, she plans to abandon her crusade, only to be dragged in even deeper after a desperate plea for help from her sister.
Who directed Little Woods?
Little Woods was directed by Nia DaCosta.
Who stars in Little Woods?
The principal cast of Little Woods includes Tessa Thompson, Lily James, Luke Kirby, James Badge Dale, Lance Reddick.
When was Little Woods released and how long is it?
Little Woods was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Little Woods?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Little Woods was composed by Brian McOmber.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Little Woods?
Little Woods holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).