The Wolf at the Door (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1986, The Wolf at the Door is a drama film directed by Henning Carlsen, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Chronicling a period of time in Paul Gauguin's life, this film follows him through his struggles in love and the financial problems caused by the inability to sell his artwork.
Who’s in it. The Wolf at the Door stars Donald Sutherland as Paul Gauguin, Valeri Glandut as Annah, Sofie Gråbøl as Judith Molard and Max von Sydow as August Strindberg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Wolf at the Door has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wolf at the Door page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wolf at the Door tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wolf at the Door (1986)?
- In US, The Wolf at the Door is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wolf at the Door worth watching?
- The Wolf at the Door holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wolf at the Door?
- The Wolf at the Door stars Donald Sutherland, Valeri Glandut, Sofie Gråbøl, Max von Sydow and Jean Yanne.
- When was The Wolf at the Door released?
- The Wolf at the Door was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.