Wolf Children (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Wolf Children is a 2013 animated drama directed by Mamoru Hosoda, starring Megumi Hayashibara, Aoi Miyazaki and Haru Kuroki. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $55.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Mamoru Hosoda
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Toho Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Wolf Children About?
The premise of Wolf Children without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After falling in love with a Wolf Man, Hana finds her life irrevocably changed when she gives birth to two children with the ability to transform into wolves. Seeking to raise them in peace, she moves to the countryside, but struggles to protect them from a world that fears what they are. Hana must find a way to help her children embrace both their human and wolf natures while safeguarding their existence.
Wolf Children Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- children
- brother
- group
- year 1946
Wolf Children Cast
Megumi Hayashibara leads the cast, with Aoi Miyazaki and Haru Kuroki. Directed by Mamoru Hosoda; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Mamoru Hosoda
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Wolf Children Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Wolf Children 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 95% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 92%
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
User score 8.1
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TMDB 82% User score
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Letterboxd 4.1 /5
2.9K ratings
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Movie Insider 2.4 /5
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Wolf Children Plot Summary
What happens in Wolf Children 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 Tokyo, young Hana falls for a mysterious man, who later unveils his true identity as a wolf man. Their love blossoms, leading to the birth of their two children: Yuki (Snow) and Ame (Rain). Tragically, their father meets an untimely death in an accident while hunting shortly after Ame’s arrival into the world.
Full summary
The whole story of Wolf Children, scene by scene
Wolf Children Box Office
Wolf Children grossed $55.3 million worldwide. $258,252 came from the US and Canada and $55 million (100%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$55.3M
- US & Canada
- $258.3K
- International
- $55M
Wolf Children Trailers & Videos
7 videos: 2 trailers and 5 clips.
- Trailer Official Trailer (English Dub)
- Clip Official Clip - Raising Wolves (English)
- Clip Official Clip - Hana and the Wolf Man (English)
- Clip Official Clip - An Old House, But a New Home (English)
How Well Do You Know Wolf Children?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the primary setting of 'Wolf Children'?
Cars in Wolf Children
27 cars on screen, including the 2010 Audi A3 Sportback and the 1995 BMW 7 E38.
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Wolf Children Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “Ookami kodomo no Ame to Yuki” and “Ame und Yuki - Die Wolfskinder”.
- Also known as
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- Ookami kodomo no Ame to Yuki
- Ame und Yuki - Die Wolfskinder
- Les Enfants loups
- Ame et Yuki
- Вовчі діти Аме та Юкі
- 狼人之子雨与雪
- 늑대 아이
- 狼之子雨与雪
- Okami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki
- Діти-вовки
- Wolf Children Ame and Yuki
- Ame & Yuki
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- 狼的孩子雨和雪
- Los niños lobo
- Ame & Yuki - Die Wolfskinder
- Волчьи дети Амэ и Юки
- 늑대아이
- Wolf Children - Ame e Yuki i bambini lupo
- Crianças Lobo
- Wilcze dzieci
- Kurt Çocuklar
- ילדי הזאב
- Farkasgyermek
- Vlčí děti
- Вовченята Аме та Юкі
- Vargbarnen
- Вучја деца
- کودک گرگ نما
- أطفال الذئب
- Những Đứa Con Của Sói Ame và Yuki
- Vlčie deti - Ame a Yuki
- คู่จี๊ดชีวิตอัศจรรย์
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Wolf Children FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Wolf Children, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Wolf Children?
Wolf Children runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was Wolf Children released?
Wolf Children was released on September 27, 2013.
Who directed Wolf Children?
Wolf Children was directed by Mamoru Hosoda.
More films by Mamoru Hosoda Who is in the cast of Wolf Children?
Wolf Children stars Megumi Hayashibara, Aoi Miyazaki and Haru Kuroki, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Wolf Children make at the box office?
Wolf Children grossed $55.3 million worldwide ($258,252 domestic, $55 million international).
How is Wolf Children rated?
Wolf Children has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic and 82% on TMDB.
Does Wolf Children have a post-credit scene?
No. Wolf Children has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Wolf Children in?
The original language of Wolf Children is Japanese.
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