Wolves (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 2009, Wolves is a war and drama film directed by Aleksandr Kolbyshev, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Just after the end of the WW II, Kirill Poletayev manages to escape from a train full of prisoners, which gets stuck in a snowdrift. After a strenuous escape through the winter forest, completely frozen and weakened, finally reaches his native village. This situation forces people to take a stand.
Who’s in it. Wolves stars Dmitri Ulyanov as Kirill Poletaev, Andrei Panin as Zinoviy Petrovich, Vladimir Gostyukhin as Kuzmich and Nikolay Spiridonov as Shurka.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Wolves has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wolves page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wolves tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wolves (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wolves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wolves worth watching?
- Wolves holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wolves?
- Wolves stars Dmitri Ulyanov, Andrei Panin, Vladimir Gostyukhin and Nikolay Spiridonov.
- When was Wolves released?
- Wolves was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.