Wolves (2017): Cast & Ratings
Wolves is a 2017 drama directed by Bart Freundlich, starring Michael Shannon, Carla Gugino and Zazie Beetz. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes. Critics gave it 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Bart Freundlich
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- IFC Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Wolves About?
The premise of Wolves without spoilers.
A promising basketball player, Anthony, faces a crisis when his father's gambling addiction jeopardizes his future and strains his relationships. The pressure mounts as his scholarship hangs in the balance, forcing him to confront difficult truths about his family. He must find the strength to overcome adversity and pursue his dreams despite the challenges he encounters.
Wolves Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- one word title
- animal in title
- mother son relationship
- athlete
- basketball match
- basketball player
- husband wife relationship
- uncle nephew relationship
- locker room
- interracial relationship
- interracial romance
- interracial friendship
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- drunkenness
- gambling
- domineering father
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- asian american
- lecturer
- lecture hall
- young love
- teenage boy
- teenage girl
- teen romance
- teen protagonist
- high school student
- family dinner
- dinner table
- playing basketball
- sports team
- bar tab
- star athlete
- high school athlete
- punched in the face
- intergenerational friendship
- train
- coming of age
- friendship
- english professor
- professor
- gambling debt
- written by director
- pregnancy
- money problems
- aspiring writer
- college professor
- shooting hoops
- scene during opening credits
- knee injury
- crutches
- one on one basketball
Wolves Cast
Michael Shannon leads the cast, with Carla Gugino and Zazie Beetz. Directed by Bart Freundlich; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Bart Freundlich
More from Bart Freundlich
More films directed by Bart Freundlich, best-rated first: The Myth of Fingerprints, Trust the Man, After the Wedding and Catch That Kid.
Wolves Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Wolves 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
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IMDb 5.7 /10
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
User score 5.4
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TMDB 59% User score
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Letterboxd 3.1 /5
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Movie Insider 3.5 /5
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Wolves Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Wolves.
Cars in Wolves
12 cars on screen, including the 2005 Chrysler 300 and the 2013 Ford Fusion.
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2005 Chrysler 300 Important role -
2013 Ford Fusion Important role -
2002 Ford Taurus Important role -
2009 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Wolves Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Lupi” and “Kurtlar”.
- Also known as
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- Lupi
- Kurtlar
- 狼
- La última apuesta
- Волки
- Wolves - Il campione
- Вълци
- 울브스
- Volkovi
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Wolves FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Wolves, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Wolves?
Wolves runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Wolves released?
Wolves was released on March 3, 2017.
Who directed Wolves?
Wolves was directed by Bart Freundlich.
More films by Bart Freundlich Who is in the cast of Wolves?
Wolves stars Michael Shannon, Carla Gugino and Zazie Beetz, among 4 credited actors.
How is Wolves rated?
Wolves has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 46 on Metacritic, 59% on TMDB and 3.1/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Wolves have a post-credit scene?
No. Wolves has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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