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The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf

2021Movie1 h 23 minR

Animation
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic676.3Rotten Tomatoes100%83%

A brutally violent, breakneck animated movie about fantasy and war, with standout world-building and visual style.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Face your demons.

Escaping from poverty to become a witcher, Vesemir slays monsters for coin and glory, but when a new menace rises, he must face the demons of his past.

Feels like

  • Dark Fantasy
  • Anime Action
  • Monster Hunting
  • Origin Story
  • Brutal & Visceral
  • Mythological World-Building
  • Fast-Paced Adventure
  • Heroic Saga
  • Spectacular Animation

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Han Kwang Il
Written by
Beau DeMayo
Produced by
Lauren Schmidt Hissrich
Music by
Brian D'Oliveira

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Facts

August 22, 2021 · 1 h 23 min · R

Released
August 22, 2021
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Action, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
Poland, South Korea, United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Magic Dance, Animesque, Flash Back +9

  • Magic Dance
  • Animesque
  • Flash Back
  • 2D Visuals, 3D Effects
  • Engineered Heroics
  • Ambiguous Situation
  • Freudian Excuse
  • Surprisingly Realistic Outcome
  • Jerkass Has a Point
  • Adaptation Amalgamation
  • Grey-and-Grey Morality
  • Well-Intentioned Extremist

12 of 61 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf?"

Questions about The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf?

Netflix

In the United States, The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 67). Critics rate it higher (84 out of 100) than audiences (73).

What tropes does The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf use?

Magic DanceAnimesqueFlash Back2D Visuals, 3D EffectsEngineered HeroicsAmbiguous SituationFreudian ExcuseSurprisingly Realistic OutcomeJerkass Has a PointAdaptation AmalgamationGrey-and-Grey MoralityWell-Intentioned Extremistand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 tropes for it, including Magic Dance, Animesque, and Flash Back.