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The Light in the Forest

6.719581h 29mNRMovieAdventureDramaRomance

A young white man who spent his whole life raised by a Native American tribe is sent to live with his true family and must learn to fit in with the people he was taught to hate.

DirectorHerschel Daugherty
WriterLawrence Edward Watkin
ProducerWalt Disney

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Cast · Directed by Herschel Daugherty

FPFess Parker
Fess Parker
Del Hardy
WCWendell Corey
Wendell Corey
Wilse Owens
JDJoanne Dru
Joanne Dru
Milly Elder
JMJames MacArthur
James MacArthur
Johnny Butler / True Son
JTJessica Tandy
Jessica Tandy
Myra Butler
JMJohn McIntire
John McIntire
John Elder
JCJoseph Calleia
Joseph Calleia
Chief Cuyloga
CLCarol Lynley
Carol Lynley
Shenandoe
RCRafael Campos
Rafael Campos
Half Arrow
FFFrank Ferguson
Frank Ferguson
Harry Butler
DFDean Fredericks
Dean Fredericks
Niskitoon
MSMarian Seldes
Marian Seldes
Kate Owens

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The Light in the Forest — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Light in the Forest?

The Light in the Forest isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Light in the Forest on Netflix?

No, The Light in the Forest is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Light in the Forest on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Light in the Forest isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Light in the Forest for free?

The Light in the Forest isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Light in the Forest?

The Light in the Forest hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 26, 1958. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.