The Wolf Man (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1941, The Wolf Man is a drama and horror film directed by George Waggner, running about 70 minutes. “"His hideous howl a dirge of death!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After his brother's death, Larry Talbot returns home to his father and the family estate. Events soon take a turn for the worse when Larry is bitten by a werewolf.
Who’s in it. The Wolf Man stars Lon Chaney Jr. as Larry Talbot / The Wolf Man, Evelyn Ankers as Gwen Conliffe, Claude Rains as Sir John Talbot and Ralph Bellamy as Colonel Montford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Wolf Man has been warmly received by audiences.
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 The Wolf Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wolf Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wolf Man (1941)?
- In US, The Wolf Man 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 The Wolf Man worth watching?
- The Wolf Man holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Wolf Man?
- The Wolf Man stars Lon Chaney Jr., Evelyn Ankers, Claude Rains, Ralph Bellamy and Maria Ouspenskaya.
- When was The Wolf Man released?
- The Wolf Man was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.