Into the Forest

If you want science fiction that respects its own premise, Into the Forest is available in the UK on Amazon Prime Video right now. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. 728 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Elliot Page anchors it with a performance that grounds the bigger ideas in something human. Available now on Amazon Prime Video — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Into the Forest earns its spot. What makes Into the Forest work is that the ideas never crowd out the people having them. In the not too distant future, two young women who live in a remote ancient forest discover the world around them is on the brink of an apocalypse. Informed only by rumor, they fight intruders, disease, loneliness & starvation. Elliot Page and Evan Rachel Wood lead a cast that makes the ambitious moments land. It was released in 2016. The world-building is meticulous enough to sustain multiple rewatches, with details early on that only make sense later. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Sci-fi fans who want ideas alongside the spectacle will find Into the Forest genuinely rewarding. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Elliot Page grounds the bigger ideas in something human. Once you are in, you will want to talk about it.

Into the Forest was released in 2016, directed by Patricia Rozema. The full 101-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.