Wolfen (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1981, Wolfen is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Michael Wadleigh, running about 115 minutes. “They can hear a cloud pass overhead, the rhythm of your blood. They can track you by yesterday's shadow. They can tear the scream from your throat.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A New York City cop and an expert criminologist trying to solve a series of grisly deaths in which the victims have seemingly been maimed by feral animals discover a sinister connection between the crimes and an old legend.
Who’s in it. Wolfen stars Albert Finney as Dewey Wilson, Diane Venora as Rebecca Neff, Edward James Olmos as Eddie Holt and Gregory Hines as Whittington, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Wolfen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wolfen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wolfen tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wolfen (1981)?
- In US, Wolfen is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wolfen worth watching?
- Wolfen holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wolfen?
- Wolfen stars Albert Finney, Diane Venora, Edward James Olmos, Gregory Hines and Tom Noonan.
- When was Wolfen released?
- Wolfen was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.