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Time of the Wolf

2003·Movie
1h 53min·R
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic716.5
IMDb6.4Metacritic716.5

Time of the Wolf fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A middle-class family flees an unspecified disaster that has struck the city and takes refuge in their country home. They think this will allow them to escape the chaos, but they soon realize that getting away won’t be so easy.
Post-Apocalyptic DramaFamily SurvivalSocial BreakdownBleak RealismMoral DecayLoss of HumanityDystopianExistential Crisis

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Haneke
Written by:
Michael Haneke
Produced by:
Markus Schleinzer, Michael Weber, Margaret Ménégoz
Composed by:
Pascal Chauvin, Olivier Dô Hùu, Jean-Pierre Laforce

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Time of the Wolf

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Time of the Wolf legally?

KanopyStrand ReleasingBFI PlayerTubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Time of the Wolf worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Time of the Wolf rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Time of the Wolf?

1 h 53 min

Time of the Wolf runs 1 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Time of the Wolf?

Critics71
Audiences65

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 65 out of 100, so both groups see Time of the Wolf much the same way.

Was Time of the Wolf a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$499,149

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $499,149 worldwide, 5% of its budget.

What language is Time of the Wolf in?

FrenchRomanian

It was made in French, with some Romanian. Produced in France, Austria, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Time of the Wolf?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Time of the Wolf in 28 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Time of the Wolf use?

Cover Innocent Eyes and EarsHobbes Was RightLeave the Camera RunningMacGuffinNo EndingReality Has No SoundtrackReality Has No SubtitlesPost-Apocalyptic DogSafe Zone Hope SpotScavenger WorldStress VomitUnspecified Apocalypse

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Time of the Wolf, including Cover Innocent Eyes and Ears, Hobbes Was Right, Leave the Camera Running.