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The Boy Who Cried Werewolf

2010Movie1 h 26 minG

Family
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–64%

A hopeful family movie about family and fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for tears, romance or big ideas.

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Story

A Californian family inherits a castle in Romania. This is especially exciting to the son, who is obsessed with monsters. And he is not disappointed.

Feels like

  • Family-Friendly Horror
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Monster Obsession
  • Lighthearted Tone
  • Classic Horror Homages
  • Supernatural Comedy
  • Castle Setting
  • Silly Antics
  • Teen Adventure

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Eric Bross
Written by
Douglas Sloan, Art Brown
Produced by
Scott McAboy
Music by
John Van Tongeren

Everyone

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Facts

October 22, 2010 · 1 h 26 min · G

Released
October 22, 2010
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
G
Content
Violence
Genres
Family, Fantasy, TV Movie, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
German, French
Made in
United States, Canada
Available in
45 countries

Tropes

Not Quite Dead, Woman Were-Woes, Left for Dead +9

  • Not Quite Dead
  • Woman Were-Woes
  • Left for Dead
  • The Mind Is a Plaything of the Body
  • Genre Savvy
  • Oh, Crap!
  • Occult Blue Eyes
  • Possession Implies Mastery
  • Villain with Good Publicity
  • Behavioral Transformation First
  • Chekhov's Blunt Instrument
  • Bitch in Sheep's Clothing

12 of 66 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Boy Who Cried Werewolf?"

Questions about The Boy Who Cried Werewolf

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Boy Who Cried Werewolf?

Paramount+

In the United States, The Boy Who Cried Werewolf streams on Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 28 other countries.

Is The Boy Who Cried Werewolf worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 5.9).

Is The Boy Who Cried Werewolf okay for kids?

GViolence

Yes: it's rated G in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Boy Who Cried Werewolf make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Boy Who Cried Werewolf?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Boy Who Cried Werewolf use?

Not Quite DeadWoman Were-WoesLeft for DeadThe Mind Is a Plaything of the BodyGenre SavvyOh, Crap!Occult Blue EyesPossession Implies MasteryVillain with Good PublicityBehavioral Transformation FirstChekhov's Blunt InstrumentBitch in Sheep's Clothingand 54 more

TV Tropes lists 66 tropes for it, including Not Quite Dead, Woman Were-Woes, and Left for Dead.