Into the Woods

Name: Into the Woods
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy
Released: 2014-12-24
Cast: Anna Kendrick, Meryl Streep, Lilla Crawford, Emily Blunt, Johnny Depp

2014 | 125 min | Fantasy, Comedy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It drew serious awards attention and it made about 4 times its budget, though it had a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved The Wizard of Oz or Descendants, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: Breezy, at 2 hr 5 min.
What might put you off: Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

In a woods filled with magic and fairy tale characters, a baker and his wife set out to end the curse put on them by their neighbor, a spiteful witch.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Won 1 DGA Award: Art Directors Guild Awards: American Film Institute. Also nominated for 3 Oscars, 3 Golden Globes and 1 SAG Award. Plus 4 other awards.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$213 million worldwide on a $50 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 347K people sought it out in the past year