The Wolverine (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2013, The Wolverine is an action, fantasy, adventure and science fiction film directed by James Mangold, running about 126 minutes. “When he's most vulnerable, he's most dangerous.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wolverine faces his ultimate nemesis - and tests of his physical, emotional, and mortal limits - in a life-changing voyage to modern-day Japan.
Who’s in it. The Wolverine stars Hugh Jackman as Logan / Wolverine, Tao Okamoto as Mariko Yashida / Scarlet Samurai, Rila Fukushima as Yukio / Pinkie Pie and Hiroyuki Sanada as Shingen Harada / Lord Shingen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Wolverine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $415.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and 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 Wolverine page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wolverine 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 The Wolverine (2013)?
- In US, The Wolverine is available to stream on Disney Plus, and 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 Wolverine worth watching?
- The Wolverine holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wolverine?
- The Wolverine stars Hugh Jackman, Tao Okamoto, Rila Fukushima, Hiroyuki Sanada and Famke Janssen.
- When was The Wolverine released?
- The Wolverine was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.