Hour of the Wolf (1968)
Kernel Score: 81% · 538 ratings
Genres: Drama, Horror
Released: 1968-02-19
Runtime: 88 minutes
Where to watch Hour of the Wolf
- Stream: The Criterion Channel
- Rent: Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
While vacationing on a remote German island with his younger pregnant wife, an artist has an emotional breakdown while confronting his repressed desires.
Hour of the Wolf parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Hour of the Wolf is an unrated Ingmar Bergman psychological horror film depicting a man's breakdown and disturbing nightmares.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Surreal nightmare imagery and psychological horror accompany the protagonist's breakdown.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Includes themes of voyeurism and repressed desire.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Max von Sydow as Johan Borg
- Liv Ullmann as Alma Borg
- Gertrud Fridh as Corinne von Merkens
- Georg Rydeberg as Lindhorst
- Erland Josephson as Baron von Merkens
- Naima Wifstrand as Old Lady with Hat
- Ulf Johansson as Heerbrand
- Gudrun Brost as Gamla Fru von Merkens
- Bertil Anderberg as Ernst von Merkens
- Ingrid Thulin as Veronica Vogler
Hour of the Wolf FAQ
Is Hour of the Wolf good?
Hour of the Wolf has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 538 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Hour of the Wolf?
In the US you can stream Hour of the Wolf on The Criterion Channel and rent it from Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Hour of the Wolf OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Hour of the Wolf is an unrated Ingmar Bergman psychological horror film depicting a man's breakdown and disturbing nightmares.
What movies are like Hour of the Wolf?
If you liked Hour of the Wolf, try The Lighthouse, Requiem for a Dream, mother! and Ordet.