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Brotherhood of the Wolf

2001Movie2 h 31 minR

Horror
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic577.2Rotten Tomatoes74%78%

A tense, violent adventure movie about history and mystery, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

The year is 1766... The hunt for a killer has begun.

In 18th century France, the Chevalier de Fronsac and his Native American friend Mani are sent by the King to the Gevaudan province to investigate the killings of hundreds by a mysterious beast.

Feels like

  • Historical Action-Thriller
  • French Gothic Mystery
  • Stylized Martial Arts
  • Atmospheric Period Piece
  • Conspiracy Thriller
  • Visually Stunning
  • Cult Classic
  • Monster Horror
  • Elegant Violence

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Christophe Gans
Written by
Christophe Gans, Stéphane Cabel
Produced by
Richard Grandpierre, Samuel Hadida
Music by
Joseph LoDuca

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 31, 2001 · 2 h 31 min · R

Released
January 31, 2001
Runtime
2 h 31 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Adventure, Horror, Action, History
Original language
French
Also spoken
Italian, German
Made in
France
Budget
$29 million
Box office
$71 million
Available in
44 countries

Tropes

Whip Sword, The Reveal, Weapon Twirling +9

  • Whip Sword
  • The Reveal
  • Weapon Twirling
  • Guns Do Not Work That Way
  • Obfuscating Disability
  • The Conspiracy
  • Blade Below the Shoulder
  • Science Hero
  • Cool Sword
  • Gaia's Vengeance
  • Heroes Prefer Swords
  • Heterosexual Life-Partners

12 of 140 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Brotherhood of the Wolf?"

Questions about Brotherhood of the Wolf

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Brotherhood of the Wolf?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuKanopyPluto TVShout! Factory TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

In the United States, Brotherhood of the Wolf streams on Prime, fuboTV, and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Brotherhood of the Wolf worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 57).

Will Brotherhood of the Wolf scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Is Brotherhood of the Wolf plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and mystery (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Is Brotherhood of the Wolf in English?

FrenchItalianGerman

No, it was made in French, with some Italian and German.

What tropes does Brotherhood of the Wolf use?

Whip SwordThe RevealWeapon TwirlingGuns Do Not Work That WayObfuscating DisabilityThe ConspiracyBlade Below the ShoulderScience HeroCool SwordGaia's VengeanceHeroes Prefer SwordsHeterosexual Life-Partnersand 128 more

TV Tropes lists 140 tropes for it, including Whip Sword, The Reveal, and Weapon Twirling.