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The Wolverine

2013Movie2 h 6 minPG-13

65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic616.7Rotten Tomatoes70%69%

A brutally violent, thrilling action movie.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

When he's most vulnerable, he's most dangerous.

Wolverine faces his ultimate nemesis - and tests of his physical, emotional, and mortal limits - in a life-changing voyage to modern-day Japan.

Feels like

  • Action-Packed
  • Superhero
  • Gritty
  • Japanese Setting
  • Intense Fight Sequences
  • Character-Driven
  • Emotional Stakes
  • Comic Book Adaptation
  • Cinematic

Cast

24 of 37

Crew

Directed by
James Mangold
Written by
Scott Frank, Mark Bomback
Produced by
Hugh Jackman, Lauren Shuler Donner, Hutch Parker
Music by
Marco Beltrami

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Facts

July 24, 2013 · 2 h 6 min · PG-13

Released
July 24, 2013
Runtime
2 h 6 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Science Fiction, Adventure
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese
Made in
United States
Budget
$120 million
Box office
$415 million
Available in
81 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Wronski Feint, Continuity Snarl, Arranged Marriage +9

  • Wronski Feint
  • Continuity Snarl
  • Arranged Marriage
  • Seers
  • Dented Iron
  • Conservation of Ninjutsu
  • Remake Cameo
  • No Immortal Inertia
  • Beard of Sorrow
  • Only in It for the Money
  • Offing the Offspring
  • You're Insane!

12 of 270 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Wolverine?"

Questions about The Wolverine

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Wolverine?

Disney+HBO Max

In the United States, The Wolverine streams on Disney+ and HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 58 other countries.

Is The Wolverine worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.7, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 61).

Is The Wolverine okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch The Wolverine?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was The Wolverine a box office hit?

Budget$120 million
Box office$415 million

Yes: it cost about $120 million to make and earned $415 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.

What tropes does The Wolverine use?

Wronski FeintContinuity SnarlArranged MarriageSeersDented IronConservation of NinjutsuRemake CameoNo Immortal InertiaBeard of SorrowOnly in It for the MoneyOffing the OffspringYou're Insane!and 258 more

TV Tropes lists 270 tropes for it, including Wronski Feint, Continuity Snarl, and Arranged Marriage.