IMDb > The Wood (1999)
The Wood
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips
Photos (see all 24 | slideshow)

IMDb Holiday Movie Guide

Overview

User Rating:
6.1/10   3,056 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 219% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writers:
Rick Famuyiwa (story) and
Todd Boyd (story) ...
more
Contact:
View company contact information for The Wood on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
16 July 1999 (USA) more
Genre:
Tagline:
From boyhood to manhood, you can always count on your best friends.
Plot:
While dealing with a friend's cold feet on his wedding day, a writer reminisces about his youth with his best friends. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
1 win & 5 nominations more
User Comments:
A great movie of African American friendship in the 80's. more (46 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Elayn Taylor ... Roland's Mother

Omar Epps ... Mike

Richard T. Jones ... Slim
Sean Nelson ... Young Mike
Duane Finley ... Young Slim
Trent Cameron ... Young Roland

Malinda Williams ... Young Alicia

Patricia Belcher ... Mrs. Hughes

Taye Diggs ... Roland

Tamala Jones ... Tanya
De'aundre Bonds ... Stacey (as De'Aundre Bonds)
Cynthia Martells ... Mike's Mother
Wyking Jones ... Cashiers in Mini Mart
Geoffrey Blackshire ... Cashiers in Mini Mart

Jascha Washington ... Mike's Brother
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for strong language and some strong sexuality.
Runtime:
106 min | Germany:102 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Filming Locations:

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
In a recent visit to USC, his alma mater, Rick Famuyiwa revealed that Paramount executives wanted the character of Mike to pinch Alicia's buttocks in the end scene for added laughs. Needless to say, Famuyiwa balked at this and never shot this. The opening Steadicam shot took almost an entire day to shoot. more
Goofs:
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When older Slim and Mike shake hands at the mini market, Slim clearly misses Mike's hand the first time and almost misses it the second time. more
Quotes:
Mike: Time was on crack today. more
Movie Connections:
References Scared Straight! (1978) more
Soundtrack:
Ya'll Know Who more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
5 out of 6 people found the following comment useful.
A great movie of African American friendship in the 80's., 22 November 2000
Author: kotruckin from Newport News, Virginia

I really liked this movie, and I think many teens and adults, particularily African-Americans will like this movie. All those young adults who grew up will really like this movie, too.

I thought it was excellent, and many parts made me laugh so hard I cried. All the actors did a very good job, too.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (46 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Wood (1999)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
What was ya'll favorite track in dat movie johnson_daquan
Favorite Scens/Lines sweetz4u663
Why is this only rated at 6? Peerce
Umm did yall notice n_luvckt
Funny apology.... TWells1906
song help please toluca_dl
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Superbad Come See the Paradise The Ice Storm American Beauty Edge of Seventeen
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Comedy section IMDb USA section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.