Taking Woodstock movie poster

Taking Woodstock

2009 · 2h · Released

R Music, Comedy, Drama

The story of Elliot Tiber and his family, who inadvertently played a pivotal role in making the famed Woodstock Music and Arts Festival into the happening that it was. When Elliot hears that a neighboring town has pulled the permit on a hippie music festival, he calls the producers thinking he could drum up some much-needed business for his parents' run-down motel. Three weeks later, half a million people are on their way to his neighbor’s farm in White Lake, New York, and Elliot finds himself swept up in a generation-defining experience that would change his life–and American culture–forever.

Read the book by Elliot Tiber

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.2 The Movie Database
6.7 IMDb
47% Rotten Tomatoes
65 Metacritic

Where to stream Taking Woodstock

Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

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Trailers and promos

Official Trailer
All It Took
On The Map
For the Better
Characters
Hush Review
Elliot Takes on the Hippie Experience
Elliot Has a Permit to Host a Music Festival

Top cast and crew

Ang Lee Director
Demetri Martin Elliot Teichberg
Imelda Staunton Sonia Teichberg
Henry Goodman Jake Teichberg
Jonathan Groff Michael Lang
Eugene Levy Max Yasgur
Emile Hirsch Billy
Dan Fogler Devon
Liev Schreiber Vilma
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Frequently asked questions about Taking Woodstock

Where can I watch Taking Woodstock in the United States?

Taking Woodstock is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for Taking Woodstock?

Taking Woodstock scores 6.2 on The Movie Database, 6.7 on IMDb, 47% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 65 on Metacritic.

Who stars in Taking Woodstock?

Taking Woodstock stars Demetri Martin, Imelda Staunton, Henry Goodman, Jonathan Groff, and Eugene Levy. Ang Lee is the director.

How long is Taking Woodstock?

Taking Woodstock runs 2h (120 minutes).

When did Taking Woodstock come out?

Taking Woodstock was released on August 26, 2009.

Which studio made Taking Woodstock?

Taking Woodstock was produced by Focus Features and Ang Lee Productions in Taiwan and the United States.

What was the budget for Taking Woodstock?

Taking Woodstock was made on a budget of $30,000,000.

How much did Taking Woodstock make at the box office?

Taking Woodstock grossed $9,975,737 worldwide, against a budget of $30,000,000.

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