Hour of the Wolf (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1968, Hour of the Wolf is a drama and horror film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. While vacationing on a remote German island with his pregnant wife, an artist has an emotional breakdown while confronting his repressed desires.
Who’s in it. Hour of the Wolf stars Max von Sydow as Johan Borg, Patrick McKenna, Seán Cullen and Liv Ullmann as Alma Borg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Hour of the Wolf has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hour of the Wolf page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hour of the Wolf tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hour of the Wolf (1968)?
- In US, Hour of the Wolf is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hour of the Wolf worth watching?
- Hour of the Wolf holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hour of the Wolf?
- Hour of the Wolf stars Max von Sydow, Patrick McKenna, Seán Cullen, Liv Ullmann and Gertrud Fridh.
- When was Hour of the Wolf released?
- Hour of the Wolf was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.