Moon of the Wolf (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1972, Moon of the Wolf is a thriller, horror, mystery and tv movie film directed by Daniel Petrie, running about 75 minutes. “Deadly secrets emerge from the shadows when the full moon rises!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After several locals are viciously murdered, a Louisiana sheriff starts to suspect he may be dealing with a werewolf.
Who’s in it. Moon of the Wolf stars David Janssen as Sheriff Aaron Whitaker, Fethi Kantarcı as Erol, Barbara Rush as Louise Rodanthe and Bradford Dillman as Andrew Rodanthe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Moon of the Wolf has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Moon of the Wolf page.
If you liked it. Fans of Moon of the Wolf tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moon of the Wolf (1972)?
- In US, Moon of the Wolf is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Moon of the Wolf worth watching?
- Moon of the Wolf holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Moon of the Wolf?
- Moon of the Wolf stars David Janssen, Fethi Kantarcı, Barbara Rush, Bradford Dillman and John Beradino.
- When was Moon of the Wolf released?
- Moon of the Wolf was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.