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  • The Wood
  • Opened July 16, 1999 | Runtime:1 hr. 46 min.
  • R
    strong language and some strong sexuality
  • Three lifelong friends reminisce about their coming of age in "The Wood" (Inglewood, California) during the 1980s, all while trying to get one of them to the altar in time.
  • Cast: Omar Epps, Sean Nelson, Taye Diggs, Trent Cameron, Richard T. Jones
  • Director: Rick Famuyiwa
  • Genres: Comedy Drama, Teen Movie, Buddy Film, Coming-of-Age

The Wood Recent Fan Reviews

  • Must Go!

    Hilarious look at high school life and beyond

    by redyeah

    This movie perfectly portrays high school life and everything a young man goes through in those times. I love the humor and the interaction between all of the characters.

The Wood Critic Reviews

So-so Avg. Critic Score out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 90
    Los Angeles Times | Kevin Thomas

    An across-the-board delight featuring a spot-on ensemble cast that treats the...

  • 80
    The New York Times | Stephen Holden

    Famuyiwa's dialogue is easygoing and witty, and the warmhearted comic...

  • 75
    Entertainment Weekly | Lisa Schwarzbaum

    A genial story of friendship among three young African-American men that gets...

  • 75
    Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert

    Feels a little uncertain, as if it's moving from present to past under the...

The Wood Movie Ratings + Reviews

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Must Go! 2 fan reviews

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