Wolfwalkers

Be fierce. Be wild. Be free.

2020 • 102 min • Animation · Family · Adventure · Fantasy

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Synopsis

In a time of superstition and magic, when wolves are seen as demonic and nature an evil to be tamed, a young apprentice hunter comes to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last pack. But when she saves a wild native girl, their friendship leads her to discover the world of the Wolfwalkers and transform her into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

1432 reviews

100 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
82 Audience · 1430 · 49%

An apprentice hunter travels to Ireland with her father to eliminate the last wolf pack. When she befriends a wild girl, she discovers the magical world of Wolfwalkers, leading her to question her mission and transform into the very creature her father hunts.

Violence & peril: 5/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Hunting and trapping of animals shown
Characters face peril and pursuit
Some intense moments with magical elements
Loss of a parent is a central theme

What it models well

Friendship transcends differences
Respect for nature and wildlife
Courage to challenge beliefs
Empathy and understanding

Talk about it after

How we perceive those who are different from us
The balance between human needs and nature
The importance of questioning authority
Choosing your own path

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Top billed cast

Director: Tomm Moore, Ross Stewart • Crew: Ross Stewart, Tomm Moore, Will Collins

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
With its multi-layered metaphysical storytelling and rich animation, 'Wolfwalkers' is basically the only reason to acknowledge Apple TV+ at the moment. It also reaffirms that Cartoon Saloon makes animated films that culturally literate adults can watch without needing a pint-sized companion as pretext. After watching it, you'll see why the studio is destined to become just as legendary as Laika and Ghibli.…
SWITCH., TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com I've always been a tremendous fan of animation. If there's one comment I deeply despise is the "animated films are for children". This preconceived notion is extremely dated, and honestly, quite childish.…
Manuel São Bento, TMDB Community