The Wolf Man (1941)
Kernel Score: 77% · 668 TMDB ratings
Genres: Horror, Drama
Released: 1941-12-09
Runtime: 70 minutes
Where to watch The Wolf Man
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-11.
Overview
After his brother's death, Larry Talbot returns home to his father and the family estate. Events soon take a turn for the worse when Larry is bitten by a werewolf.
The Wolf Man parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that The Wolf Man (1941) is a classic black-and-white horror film about a man cursed to become a werewolf.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes threat-of-death scenarios, a shotgun, and monster transformation typical of classic horror, though tame by modern standards.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
George Waggner
Cast
- Lon Chaney Jr. as Larry Talbot / The Wolf Man
- Claude Rains as Sir John Talbot
- Ralph Bellamy as Colonel Montford
- Warren William as Dr. Lloyd
- Patric Knowles as Frank Andrews
- Bela Lugosi as Bela
- Maria Ouspenskaya as Maleva
- Evelyn Ankers as Gwen Conliffe
- Fay Helm as Jenny Williams
- J.M. Kerrigan as Charles Conliffe
The Wolf Man FAQ
Is The Wolf Man good?
The Wolf Man has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Wolf Man?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Wolf Man OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Wolf Man (1941) is a classic black-and-white horror film about a man cursed to become a werewolf.
What movies are like The Wolf Man?
If you liked The Wolf Man, try A Story of Derry, Ginger Snaps and Vicky and Her Mystery.