Cry_Wolf (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Cry_Wolf is a 2005 drama thriller directed by Jeff Wadlow, starring Lindy Booth, Julian Morris and Jared Padalecki. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $32.6 million worldwide on a $1 million budget. Critics gave it 22% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Jeff Wadlow
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Rogue Pictures
- Budget
- $1M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cry_Wolf About?
The premise of Cry_Wolf without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
At an elite prep school, a series of unsettling events and mounting casualties spark widespread rumors of a serial killer. When two students initiate a prank designed to go viral, their actions unexpectedly create a dangerous situation. The fabricated story quickly spirals out of control, blurring the distinction between reality and fiction and triggering a suspenseful game of deception and pursuit.
Cry_Wolf Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mask
- halloween costume
- halloween
- teenage girl
- slasher
- slasher killer
- teen horror
- body count
- deception
- two word title
- mystery killer
- mysterious killer
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- female killer
- murderess
- murder of a girl
- teenage killer
- scantily clad female
- horror b movie
- grindhouse film
- whodunit
- backwoods slasher
- teen slasher
- manipulative female
- manipulative girl
- stalker
- slasher horror
- red herring
- evil girl
- reference to obi wan kenobi
- reference to england
- reference to texas
- homophobic slur
- interracial couple
- reference to ebay
- product placement
- killer girl
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- fake murder
- faking one's own death
- british abroad
- adult actor playing teenage boy
- adult actress playing teenage girl
- older actors younger roles
- canadian actress playing american character
- group of friends
- no one believes the protagonist
- photography
- whodunnit mystery
- murder mystery
- school
Where to Watch Cry_Wolf
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Cry_Wolf Cast
Lindy Booth leads the cast, with Julian Morris and Jared Padalecki. Directed by Jeff Wadlow.
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Director Jeff Wadlow
Cry_Wolf Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Cry_Wolf 22% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 22% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 51%
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TMDB 58% User score
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Cry_Wolf Plot Summary
What happens in Cry_Wolf from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Owen Matthews finds himself at Westlake Preparatory Academy, where his journey takes an intriguing turn on his very first night when his roommate, Tom](/actor/jared-padalecki), invites him to sneak out with a group of fellow students. As they gather, they engage in a suspenseful game called Cry Wolf, assigning roles where one student is named the “wolf,” while the others race against time to uncover their identity. The group—comprising Graham, Mercedes, Lewis, Randall, Regina, Dodger, and Owen himself—thrill in the adrenaline of the unreliable storytelling.
Full summary
The whole story of Cry_Wolf, scene by scene
Cry_Wolf Box Office & Budget
Cry_Wolf grossed $32.6 million worldwide on a $1 million budget, 33 times what it cost. $10 million came from the US and Canada and $22.5 million (69%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$32.6M
33× its budget
- US & Canada
- $10M
- International
- $22.5M
- Budget
- $1M
Cry_Wolf Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Cry_Wolf.
How Well Do You Know Cry_Wolf?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What game does Owen and his classmates play that sets off the chain of events in the movie?
Cars in Cry_Wolf
8 cars on screen, including the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible and the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire.
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2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible Important role -
2004 Chrysler Crossfire Minor role -
1999 Chrysler 300 M Background role -
2001 Ford Crown Victoria Background role
Cry_Wolf Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Cry Wolf” and “Cry Wolf: O Jogo da Mentira”.
- Also known as
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- Cry Wolf
- Cry Wolf: O Jogo da Mentira
- Cry Wolf - Kiálts farkast!
- La última víctima
- Cry_Wolf: You Lie
- You Die
- To je vuk!
- Nickname: Enigmista
- Vienisas vilkas
- Na Pele_ do_ Lobo
- E-katil
- Living the Lie
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- La próxima víctima
- Boлк_одиночка
- Crier au loup
- Волк одиночка
- Kiálts farkast!
- Kłamstwo
- הזאב
- 豺狼计划
- 惡狼ID
- Вовк одинак
- Krutá hra
- Crier_au_Loup
- 크라이_울프
- クライ・ウルフ 殺人ゲーム
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Cry_Wolf FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Cry_Wolf, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cry_Wolf?
Cry_Wolf runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Cry_Wolf released?
Cry_Wolf was released on September 16, 2005.
Who directed Cry_Wolf?
Cry_Wolf was directed by Jeff Wadlow.
More films by Jeff Wadlow Who is in the cast of Cry_Wolf?
Cry_Wolf stars Lindy Booth, Julian Morris and Jared Padalecki.
Where can I watch Cry_Wolf?
In the US, Cry_Wolf is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Cry_Wolf make at the box office?
Cry_Wolf grossed $32.6 million worldwide ($10 million domestic, $22.5 million international) on a budget of $1 million.
How is Cry_Wolf rated?
Cry_Wolf has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 22% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58% on TMDB.
Does Cry_Wolf have a post-credit scene?
No. Cry_Wolf has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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