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Wolf

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62% Tomatometer 63 Reviews 43% Popcornmeter 25,000+ Ratings
After being bitten by a wolf in rural Vermont, aging book editor Will Randall (Jack Nicholson) finds himself full of youthful vigor. Randall then discovers that he's been fired and replaced by Stewart Swinton (James Spader), a vicious young executive. As Randall struggles to regain his position, he becomes enthralled with Laura Alden (Michelle Pfeiffer), his former boss's daughter. And, as increasingly animal-like urges begin to overwhelm him, Randall worries that he may be a werewolf.
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Wolf misses the jugular after showing flashes of killer instinct early on, but engaging stars and deft direction make this a unique horror-romance worth watching.

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Bernard Zuel Sydney Morning Herald Apr 23, 2026
The pop psychology in Wolf is much more interesting than the horror and bloodfest which struggles to get above B-grade, particularly in the final third when symbolism goes over the top. Go to Full Review Steve Murray Atlanta Journal-Constitution Sep 23, 2025
2/4
It fizzles in a totally stupid full-moon fight between Nicholson and James Spader. Go to Full Review Neil Jillett The Age (Australia) Jan 10, 2023
All this could have been a lot of fun, especially as Nicholson has a face made for wolfish grins. But, though there is a fleeting return to humor at the end, Wolf never recovers from its makers' decision to try to make it serious and scary. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Jan 17, 2025
6/10
In the end, though the performances are memorable, it’s the parts that don’t work (including unintentionally funny moments) that outdo the more effective ones. Go to Full Review Grant Watson Fiction Machine Dec 18, 2023
5/10
Ultimately the best one can say of the film is that those involved tried their best, but that it simply didn’t work out. Go to Full Review Trace Thurman Horror Queers Podcast Feb 28, 2023
4/5
It's a mess, but it's a fascinating mess. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert P @Superbad Sep 15, 2026 Wolf = a 2.5 star Movie! See more Max W @MaxthorWoo Mar 31, 2026 The lack of chemistry between Jack Nicholson and Michelle Pfeiffer, coupled with the unconvincing emotional arc, prevents Wolf from establishing a profound connection between its characters. See more Tim M @tgmacman Feb 7, 2026 Despite all the talent involved, Wolf can't transform its mood and atmosphere into genuine thrills. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Feb 4, 2026 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Mo S. @9mr_0 Dec 12, 2025 فيلم جميل وقصه رائعه اخراج و تصوير ممتاز See more Stephen C @bob25009 Oct 29, 2025 Success in 2 hours and 5 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Mike Nichols

Director

Jack Nicholson

Will Randall

Michelle Pfeiffer

Laura Alden

James Spader

Stewart Swinton

Kate Nelligan

Charlotte Randall

Richard Jenkins

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Synopsis After being bitten by a wolf in rural Vermont, aging book editor Will Randall (Jack Nicholson) finds himself full of youthful vigor. Randall then discovers that he's been fired and replaced by Stewart Swinton (James Spader), a vicious young executive. As Randall struggles to regain his position, he becomes enthralled with Laura Alden (Michelle Pfeiffer), his former boss's daughter. And, as increasingly animal-like urges begin to overwhelm him, Randall worries that he may be a werewolf.
Director
Mike Nichols
Producer
Douglas Wick
Screenwriter
Jim Harrison, Wesley Strick
Distributor
Columbia TriStar Home Video
Production Co
Columbia Pictures Corporation
Rating
R
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 17, 1994, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 14, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$65.0M
Runtime
2h 5m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo, SDDS
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