FEATURE FILM

Never Cry Wolf

7.0/10
TMDB154 votes
1983Original: English105 min

A scientific researcher, sent on a government study: The Lupus Project, must investigate the possible "menace" of wolves in the north. To do so, he must survive in the wilderness for six months on his own. In the course of these events, he learns about the true beneficial and positive nature of the wolf species.

Genres: Adventure, Drama, Action
Cast: Charles Martin Smith, Zachary Ittimangnaq, Samson Jorah, Hugh Webster, Brian Dennehy

More like this

THE STORY & THE PEOPLE

About Never Cry Wolf

They thought he couldn't do the job. That's why they chose him.

Never Cry Wolf (1983) is a film in the adventure, drama, action genres. Directed by Carroll Ballard. The cast includes Charles Martin Smith, Zachary Ittimangnaq, Samson Jorah, Hugh Webster.

Released
1983-10-07
Original language
English
Runtime
105 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United States of America
Production companies
Walt Disney Pictures, Amarok Productions
Writers
Richard Kletter, Sam Hamm, Curtis Hanson

Never Cry Wolf cast & characters

Audience reviews

7.0/10 from 154 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

r96sk

TMDB member review

Almost loved it. The first 45 minutes of 'Never Cry Wolf' are terrific, I enjoyed how they set everything up - I was very much intrigued. Unfortunately, for the next 15-30 mins events kinda plateaued, before eventually ending in underwhelming fashion. I would be rating this higher if it had been a 70-85 minute run time, that would've been perfect. I will say, from start-to-finish, the film is superb…

Read moreShow less
Almost loved it. The first 45 minutes of 'Never Cry Wolf' are terrific, I enjoyed how they set everything up - I was very much intrigued. Unfortunately, for the next 15-30 mins events kinda plateaued, before eventually ending in underwhelming fashion. I would be rating this higher if it had been a 70-85 minute run time, that would've been perfect. I will say, from start-to-finish, the film is superb visually. Charles Martin Smith is very good as Tyler, he also does a grand job with the narration; the dialogue for which is excellent. This is a lot better than Disney's other wild animal style productions, this is probably what they were aiming for in the likes of 'The Legend of Lobo' etc. It just ends, at least for me, in a disappointing manner. With that stated, it still rounds off to be classed as a film I liked - just with a hint of what could've been.

Questions about Never Cry Wolf

What is Never Cry Wolf about?

A scientific researcher, sent on a government study: The Lupus Project, must investigate the possible "menace" of wolves in the north. To do so, he must survive in the wilderness for six months on his own. In the course of these events, he learns about the true beneficial and positive nature of the wolf species.

Who stars in Never Cry Wolf?

Charles Martin Smith, Zachary Ittimangnaq, Samson Jorah, Hugh Webster, Brian Dennehy, Tom Dahlgren. See the cast cards above for character names.

How can I watch Never Cry Wolf online?

Use Watch movie to open the external player, or expand Other ways to watch for alternative viewing information. Playback availability is controlled by the provider and can change. A catalogue listing does not confirm a playable stream.

Does Never Cry Wolf have subtitles or dubbed audio?

Check the audio and subtitle controls inside the loaded player. Original language and production details describe the title; they do not confirm which tracks a provider offers.

Is Never Cry Wolf free to watch?

Browsing title information on Movies New Online is free. External players may show advertisements. Check the player provider for its current availability and terms.

Keep exploring: Tamil movies · Movies · TV shows · Movie credits & ratings guide · Audio & subtitle guide