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The Wolfman (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

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The Wolfman is a 2010 horror thriller directed by Joe Johnston, starring Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro and Anthony Hopkins. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $139.8 million worldwide on a $150 million budget. It won 1 Oscar, including Makeup. Critics gave it 32% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10. Stream it on Cinemax and HBO Max, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
32%
worldwide gross
$139.8M
Oscar won
1
The Wolfman (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Director
Joe Johnston
Genres
Thriller , Horror
Original language
English
Budget
$150M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Wolfman About?

The premise of The Wolfman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Haunted by a family curse, Lawrence Talbot travels to his ancestral home after his brother vanishes. Reconnecting with his father, he discovers a terrifying legacy that triggers a dark transformation. Lawrence finds himself battling a monstrous side, struggling to control the beast within and prevent it from claiming his humanity while a wave of brutal murders grips the community.

The Wolfman Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • werewolf
  • widow
  • childhood trauma
  • actor
  • color remake of black and white film
  • death of title character
  • death of protagonist
  • male protagonist
  • reference to god
  • childhood flashback
  • lust
  • mass murder
+38 more
  • reference to daniel the prophet
  • reference to the book of daniel
  • silver
  • silver handled cane
  • playing piano
  • wolfman
  • werewolf horror
  • england
  • manor
  • werewolf fight
  • patricide
  • ancestral home
  • 1890s
  • asylum
  • full moon
  • remake
  • antique
  • antique shop
  • animal attack
  • lawrence larry talbot character
  • skipping a stone
  • straitjacket
  • retro version of studio logo
  • thrown out a window
  • graphic violence
  • death of husband
  • death of fiance
  • brutal violence
  • intense violence
  • superstition
  • retro horror
  • grindhouse film
  • horror icon
  • shot to death
  • woman in jeopardy
  • child in jeopardy
  • loss of mother
  • loss of brother
Where to watch

Where to Watch The Wolfman

Stream it on Cinemax and HBO Max, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

The Wolfman Cast

Emily Blunt leads the cast, with Benicio Del Toro and Anthony Hopkins. Directed by Joe Johnston.

Ratings

The Wolfman Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Wolfman 32% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

Plot

The Wolfman Plot Summary

What happens in The Wolfman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the year 1891, a desperate Gwen Conliffe (Emily Blunt) reaches out to Lawrence Talbot (Benicio Del Toro), informing him that his brother, Ben, has gone missing. Lawrence, well-known as a Shakespearean actor, abandons his London tour to return to the dilapidated Talbot Hall in Blackmoor, where he has been estranged from his family since his father, Sir John Talbot (Anthony Hopkins), confined him to an asylum after the tragic passing of his mother.

Full summary

The whole story of The Wolfman, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

The Wolfman Box Office & Budget

The Wolfman grossed $139.8 million worldwide on a $150 million budget, 93% of what it cost. $62 million came from the US and Canada and $77.8 million (56%) from the rest of the world.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$139.8M

93% of its budget back

US & Canada
$62M
International
$77.8M
Budget
$150M
US & Canada 44% Rest of the world 56%
Awards

The Wolfman Awards & Nominations

The Wolfman won 1 Oscar, including Makeup.

1 win1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

The Wolfman Trailers & Videos

4 videos: 2 trailers and 2 clips.

The Wolfman - Official Trailer 2 in HD with Anthony Hopkins
  • Trailer The Wolfman [Trailer 1] [HD] 2010
  • Clip Benicio Del Toro and Anthony Hopkins Fight Scene
  • Clip Benicio Del Toro Transforms Into A Werewolf - Extended Preview
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Wolfman?

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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Who plays the role of Lawrence Talbot?

Cars

Cars in The Wolfman

2 cars on screen: the 1902 Thornycroft Replica and the 1902 Fowler 6 n.h.p. Type A4 10 ton.

  • 1902 Thornycroft Replica in The Wolfman 1902 Thornycroft Replica Minor role
  • 1902 Fowler 6 n.h.p. Type A4 10 ton in The Wolfman 1902 Fowler 6 n.h.p. Type A4 10 ton Background role
Details

The Wolfman Also Known As

26 alternative titles, including “El hombre lobo” and “狼嚎再起”.

Also known as
  • El hombre lobo
  • 狼嚎再起
  • O Lobisomem
  • Wilkołak
  • مرد گرگ نما
  • Hombre Lobo
  • Le Loup-Garou
  • Человек-волк
  • Kurt Adam
  • 狼人
  • Farkasember
  • איש הזאב
+14 more
  • Vlkodlak
  • Ο Λυκάνθρωπος
  • Omul lup
  • 울프맨
  • Човекът-вълк
  • Vilkatis
  • Людина-вовк
  • มนุษย์หมาป่า ราชันย์อำมหิต
  • Volkodlak
  • ウルフマン
  • Vlkolak
  • Vilkolakis
  • Người Sói
  • L’home llop, მგელკაცა

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FAQ

The Wolfman FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of The Wolfman, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Wolfman?

The Wolfman runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was The Wolfman released?

The Wolfman was released on February 12, 2010.

Who directed The Wolfman?

The Wolfman was directed by Joe Johnston.

More films by Joe Johnston

Who is in the cast of The Wolfman?

The Wolfman stars Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro and Anthony Hopkins.

Where can I watch The Wolfman?

In the US, The Wolfman is streaming on Cinemax, HBO Max and YouTube Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did The Wolfman make at the box office?

The Wolfman grossed $139.8 million worldwide ($62 million domestic, $77.8 million international) on a budget of $150 million.

How is The Wolfman rated?

The Wolfman has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 32% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.

What awards did The Wolfman win?

The Wolfman won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Makeup at the Oscars 2011.

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