Taking Woodstock
"A generation began in his backyard."
Originally released in 2009. Taking Woodstock is a music/comedy film. directed by Ang Lee. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Demetri Martin, Imelda Staunton, and Henry Goodman
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 26, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (465 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$10M
0.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Taiwan
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $9,975,737
Production Companies
- Focus Features
- Ang Lee Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taking Woodstock about?
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 neig...
Who directed Taking Woodstock?
Taking Woodstock was directed by Ang Lee.
How long is Taking Woodstock?
Taking Woodstock has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was Taking Woodstock released?
Taking Woodstock was released on August 26, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Taking Woodstock?
The main cast of Taking Woodstock includes Demetri Martin, Imelda Staunton, Henry Goodman, Jonathan Groff, Eugene Levy.
Is Taking Woodstock worth watching?
Taking Woodstock has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 465 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.