Cry Wolf (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1947, Cry Wolf is a thriller and mystery film directed by Peter Godfrey, running about 83 minutes. “The howl in the night is the voice of danger.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman uncovers deadly secrets when she visits her late husband's family.
Who’s in it. Cry Wolf stars Errol Flynn as Mark Caldwell, Barbara Stanwyck as Sandra Marshall, Geraldine Brooks as Julie Demarest and Richard Basehart as James Caldwell Demarest, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Cry Wolf has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.7M 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 Cry Wolf page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cry Wolf tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cry Wolf (1947)?
- In US, Cry Wolf 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 Cry Wolf worth watching?
- Cry Wolf holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cry Wolf?
- Cry Wolf stars Errol Flynn, Barbara Stanwyck, Geraldine Brooks, Richard Basehart and Jerome Cowan.
- When was Cry Wolf released?
- Cry Wolf was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.