Is Hour of the Wolf scary?

MyCinema has not rated Hour of the Wolf for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and horror film.

Where can I watch Hour of the Wolf in the US?

Hour of the Wolf streams on Criterion Channel and can be rented from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Hour of the Wolf?

Hour of the Wolf runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Is Hour of the Wolf suitable for kids?

TMDB lists no age rating for Hour of the Wolf in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

TMDB19681h 28mDrama / Horror

Hour of the Wolf

Name: Hour of the Wolf
Genre: Drama, Horror
Released: 1968-02-19
Duration: 88 min

The hour of the wolf is the hour between night and dawn. It is the hour when most people die, when sleep is the deepest, when nightmares feel most real.

While vacationing on a remote German island with his younger pregnant wife, an artist has an emotional breakdown while confronting his repressed desires.

TMDB audience score

Based on 583 votes

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Availability in the US

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United States listings · Refreshed 13 Oct 2026. More horror to watch in the US

MyCinema quick facts

Hour of the Wolf at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 28m

At 1h 28m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Drama · Horror

TMDB files it under drama and horror.

US availability

1 subscription · 2 to rent · 2 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: Criterion Channel. Listed to rent from 2 stores. Listed to buy from 2 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 583 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Hour of the Wolf tonight

It is a short one: 1h 28m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Criterion Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 583 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Hour of the Wolf

Is Hour of the Wolf scary?: MyCinema has not rated Hour of the Wolf for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and horror film.
Where can I watch Hour of the Wolf in the US?: Hour of the Wolf streams on Criterion Channel and can be rented from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Hour of the Wolf?: Hour of the Wolf runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
Is Hour of the Wolf suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for Hour of the Wolf in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.