Wolf Children (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2012, Wolf Children is a fantasy, drama, adventure and family film directed by Mamoru Hosoda, running about 117 minutes. “Love wildly.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After her werewolf lover unexpectedly dies in an accident, a woman must find a way to raise the son and daughter that she had with him. However, their inheritance of their father's traits prove to be a challenge for her.
Who’s in it. Wolf Children stars Takao Osawa as Wolf Man (voice), Aoi Miyazaki as Hana (voice), Haru Kuroki as Yuki (voice) and Yukito Nishii as Ame (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Wolf Children sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $55.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wolf Children page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wolf Children tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wolf Children (2012)?
- In US, Wolf Children is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wolf Children worth watching?
- Wolf Children holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Wolf Children?
- Wolf Children stars Takao Osawa, Aoi Miyazaki, Haru Kuroki, Yukito Nishii and Momoka Ohno.
- When was Wolf Children released?
- Wolf Children was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.