Never Cry Wolf (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1983, Never Cry Wolf is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Carroll Ballard, running about 105 minutes. “They thought he couldn't do the job. That's why they chose him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A scientific researcher, sent on a government study: The Lupus Project, must investigate the possible "menace" of wolves in the north. To do so, he must survive in the wilderness for six months on his own. In the course of these events, he learns about the true beneficial and positive nature of the wolf species. Based on the book and true story by Farley Mowat.
Who’s in it. Never Cry Wolf stars Charles Martin Smith as Tyler, Zachary Ittimangnaq as Ootek, Samson Jorah as Mike and Hugh Webster as Drunk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Never Cry Wolf 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 Never Cry Wolf page.
If you liked it. Fans of Never Cry Wolf tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Never Cry Wolf (1983)?
- In US, Never 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 Never Cry Wolf worth watching?
- Never Cry Wolf holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Never Cry Wolf?
- Never Cry Wolf stars Charles Martin Smith, Zachary Ittimangnaq, Samson Jorah, Hugh Webster and Brian Dennehy.
- When was Never Cry Wolf released?
- Never Cry Wolf was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.