Movie

Beyond the Forest

“Nobody's as good as Bette when she's bad!”

★ 6.7(54)19491h 37m

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Good to know

Director: King Vidor
Release date: 1949-10-21
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Box office: $1,738,000
Budget: $1,589,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

Beyond the Forest — trailer

About Beyond the Forest

Beyond the Forest is a 1949 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by King Vidor, starring Bette Davis, Joseph Cotten and David Brian. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 54 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Beyond the Forest in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Rosa, the self-serving wife of a small-town doctor, gets a better offer when a wealthy big-city man insists she get a divorce and marry him instead. Soon she demonstrates she is capable of rather deplorable acts -- including murder.

Cast

Bette Davis

Rosa Moline

Joseph Cotten

Doctor Louis Moline

David Brian

Neil Latimer

Ruth Roman

Carol

Minor Watson

Moose

Dona Drake

Jenny

Regis Toomey

Sorren

Sarah Selby

Mildred

Ann Doran

Edith Williams

Bess Flowers

Secretary

Creighton Hale

Townsman with Glasses

Dorothy Vernon

Townswoman

Themes & keywords

small townpregnancyfilm noircampy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Beyond the Forest in Canada?+

Beyond the Forest is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Beyond the Forest on Netflix?+

Beyond the Forest is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Beyond the Forest?+

Beyond the Forest has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Beyond the Forest?+

Beyond the Forest stars Bette Davis, Joseph Cotten, David Brian, Ruth Roman and Minor Watson.

When did Beyond the Forest come out?+

Beyond the Forest is a 1949 movie directed by King Vidor.

What genre is Beyond the Forest?+

Beyond the Forest is Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Beyond the Forest?+

Beyond the Forest was directed by King Vidor.