The Wolf Hunters (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1949, The Wolf Hunters is an adventure and western film directed by Budd Boetticher, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. A Canadian Mountie follows a fugitive to a small fur-trapping community. Most of the action is handled by Chinook, a handsome German Shepherd.
Who’s in it. The Wolf Hunters stars Kirby Grant as RCMP Cpl. Rod Webb, Jan Clayton as Renée, Edward Norris as Paul Lautrec and Helen Parrish as Marcia Cameron, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Wolf Hunters has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wolf Hunters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wolf Hunters tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wolf Hunters (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wolf Hunters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wolf Hunters worth watching?
- The Wolf Hunters holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wolf Hunters?
- The Wolf Hunters stars Kirby Grant, Jan Clayton, Edward Norris, Helen Parrish and Charles Lang.
- When was The Wolf Hunters released?
- The Wolf Hunters was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.