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Where to watch Taking Woodstock (2009) tonight

Taking Woodstock (2009) runs 2 h, is rated R in the US and averages 6.2 from 493 TMDB members. 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…

Runtime
2 h — ends 10:00 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Music, Comedy, Drama
Released
August 26, 2009
TMDB rating
6.2 / 10 from 493 votes
Director
Ang Lee
Starring
Demetri Martin, Imelda Staunton, Henry Goodman, Jonathan Groff
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Music and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is Taking Woodstock?
Taking Woodstock is 2 h long (120 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:00 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Taking Woodstock rated?
Taking Woodstock is rated R in the US.
Is Taking Woodstock a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Music and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Taking Woodstock?
As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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