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The Boy Who Cried Werewolf

2010·Movie
1h 26min·G
62
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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Scare6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Family, fantasy, and growing up

  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

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.
Family-Friendly HorrorComing-of-Age StoryMonster ObsessionLighthearted ToneClassic Horror HomagesSupernatural ComedyCastle SettingSilly AnticsTeen Adventure

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Boy Who Cried Werewolf

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Where can I stream The Boy Who Cried Werewolf legally?

The Boy Who Cried Werewolf is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Boy Who Cried Werewolf worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Boy Who Cried Werewolf rated?

GViolence

It's rated G in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Boy Who Cried Werewolf?

1 h 26 min

The Boy Who Cried Werewolf runs 1 h 26 min.

What language is The Boy Who Cried Werewolf in?

EnglishGermanFrench

It was made in English, with some German, French. Produced in United States, Canada.

In how many countries can I watch The Boy Who Cried Werewolf?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Boy Who Cried Werewolf in 45 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for The Boy Who Cried Werewolf, including Not Quite Dead, Woman Were-Woes, Left for Dead.