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The Boy in the Woods

7.020231h 40m14AMovieDramaWarHistory

The remarkable true-life survival story of a Jewish boy hiding and being hunted in the forests of Nazi-occupied Eastern Europe, based on Maxwell Smart's memoir.

DirectorRebecca Snow
WriterRebecca Snow
ProducersJonathan Bronfman·Robert Budreau

Where to watch

HooplaHoopla
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Rebecca Snow

JKJett Klyne
Jett Klyne
Max
RARichard Armitage
Richard Armitage
Jasko
DKDavid Kohlsmith
David Kohlsmith
Yanek
KF
Katherine Fogler
Faigie
MLMasa Lizdek
Masa Lizdek
Kasia
CHChristopher Heyerdahl
Christopher Heyerdahl
Police Chief Bagan
TN
Tara Nicodemo
Aunt Erna
AMAri Millen
Ari Millen
Aleskey
SS
Shuna Snow
Regina
MBMorgan Bedard
Morgan Bedard
Officer Petryk
EO
Emersyn O'Neill
Zonia
JBJosh Bainbridge
Josh Bainbridge
Danylo

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The Boy in the Woods — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Boy in the Woods?

The Boy in the Woods is streaming on Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Boy in the Woods on Netflix?

No, The Boy in the Woods is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

Is The Boy in the Woods on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Boy in the Woods isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch The Boy in the Woods for free?

The Boy in the Woods is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.

Is The Boy in the Woods based on a true story?

Yes — The Boy in the Woods is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).