Taking Woodstock (2009)
Taking Woodstock is a 2009 music movie directed by Ang Lee, with a running time of 2h. It stars Demetri Martin, Imelda Staunton and Henry Goodman.
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.
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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 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.
When was Taking Woodstock released?
Taking Woodstock was released on 26 August 2009.
How long is Taking Woodstock?
Taking Woodstock runs 2h.
Who made Taking Woodstock?
Taking Woodstock was directed by Ang Lee.
Where can I watch Taking Woodstock?
Taking Woodstock is available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Taking Woodstock
Stream: HBO Max Amazon Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Demetri Martin as Elliot Teichberg
- Imelda Staunton as Sonia Teichberg
- Henry Goodman as Jake Teichberg
- Jonathan Groff as Michael Lang
- Eugene Levy as Max Yasgur
- Emile Hirsch as Billy
- Dan Fogler as Devon
- Liev Schreiber as Vilma
- Mamie Gummer as Tisha
- Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Dan
- Adam Pally as Artie Kornfeld
- Kevin Sussman as Stan