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Wolfboy

Original title: The True Adventures of Wolfboy
  • 2019
  • PG-13
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
1.1K
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Wolfboy (2019)
A coming of age journey about a boy with an illness that causes hair growth over the entirety of his face and body. After a disastrous carnival experience, he goes in search of his mother who abandoned him at birth. In the wilds of New Jersey he finds fast friends, but is pursued by an enigmatic carnival owner, and a police officer enlisted by his father.
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Follows a young boy who runs away from home in search of his estranged mother.Follows a young boy who runs away from home in search of his estranged mother.Follows a young boy who runs away from home in search of his estranged mother.

  • Director
    • Martin Krejcí
  • Writer
    • Olivia Dufault
  • Stars
    • Eve Hewson
    • John Turturro
    • Chloë Sevigny
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    1.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Martin Krejcí
    • Writer
      • Olivia Dufault
    • Stars
      • Eve Hewson
      • John Turturro
      • Chloë Sevigny
    • 16User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Eve Hewson
    Eve Hewson
    • Rose
    John Turturro
    John Turturro
    • Mr. Silk
    Chloë Sevigny
    Chloë Sevigny
    • Jen
    Chris Messina
    Chris Messina
    • Denny
    Jaeden Martell
    Jaeden Martell
    • Paul
    • (as Jaeden Lieberher)
    Stephen McKinley Henderson
    Stephen McKinley Henderson
    • Nicholas
    • (as Stephen Henderson)
    Kate Thulin
    Kate Thulin
    • Bartender
    Joshua R. Aragon
    Joshua R. Aragon
    • Carnival Patron
    Sophie Giannamore
    Sophie Giannamore
    • Aristiana
    • (as Sophia Grace Gianni)
    Michelle Wilson
    Michelle Wilson
    • Pollok
    Bob Rusch
    Bob Rusch
    • Clown
    Ashley Szczerbacki
    Ashley Szczerbacki
    • Dive Bar Patron…
    Corey Ronald Walter
    Corey Ronald Walter
    • Police Officer
    Joe Syracuse
    • Carnival Worker
    • (credit only)
    Roselyn Kasmire
    Roselyn Kasmire
    Colin Patrick Farrell
    Colin Patrick Farrell
    • Bully
    Bill Smith
    Bill Smith
    • Carnival Patron
    Richard Satterwhite
    Richard Satterwhite
    • Doctor
    • Director
      • Martin Krejcí
    • Writer
      • Olivia Dufault
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews16

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    5ateeshj

    A good coming of age movie.

    It's a good movie with great acting specially from Jaeden, but a lot of things in the story didn't make sence.
    8ajhmacleod

    Beautiful film about difference.

    Really beautiful film, deserves to be better known.

    This film deserves to win many awards, but it won't because it isn't big enough in the modern scheme of things. The cinematography was stunning and the locations were strangely beautiful. Production was great and the acting was excellent. Once again Jaeden Martell was totally brilliant.
    TxMike

    Whimsical take on a serious coming of age story.

    So the premise here is a 13-ish boy was born with a condition that results in excess hair all over his body. His face is so hairy that he resembles a Werewolf. When asked if he could shave it off he replies that it just grows back thicker. Naturally he gets a lot of taunting from his classmates and wicked looks from strangers. As a result he usually wore a type of ski mask allowing him to see and eat.

    When he discovers something he decides to take a road trip and find his mother who apparently abandoned him when he was very young. Part of his trip is a brief stint with a small circus, as a curiosity. He hooks up with a 12-ish girl from his neighborhood and a girl old enough to drive. Lots of mischief ensues.

    The whole movie is whimsical and for me that works very well. I enjoyed the movie and the characters, it deals with the serious subject of accepting who you are but in an entertaining manner. I watched it at home on Amazon streaming.

    MILD SPOILERS: When he eventually does find his mom he also finds her dad, his grandfather and in meeting him better understands his own heritage. He also gains a new outlook regarding his own personal issues. They have a good visit, the boy will mend.
    6ops-52535

    a pranky wolfpack with hairy connections

    Special kids means special properties, means strange action to reaction, and most of all a film about being different and not looking like the a4-format that people expects.

    its a case of severe hyperhirsotism that has struck the main caracter, its a gene-defect-syndrome, that makes the hair grow everywhere and that is actually from day one. its a rare disease but nevertheless its real, and them have to live a life among us sorthaired for the rest of their lives, even though this film have a fun and a sad anglification, where going bananas seems allright, so its a reminder to all of us that life aint easy.

    i think this film was a bit slow and lame, nothing new genericaly, but the production design and make up artists has done a good job, and the lightworks are excellent..acting are as average as expected, and i feel that the caracterbuilding was abit slim.

    but its a nice film without profanity or sex or nudity, so it may be a sort of caracterbuilder for small kids as a familydrama. the grumpy old man give 6 even though i know it will become a classic.
    7yusufpiskin

    I decided that I'm a trueJaeden Martell fan.

    "I don't want to meet others like me." -"Why?" "Because I hate me"

    I honestly had no high expectations to be completely honest but this was surprising. It is a really good coming of age story, that has a very unique twist on the whole not fit in Athough it follow the same tropes, it does feel fresh, and exciting mainly because of the direction, which is honestly really good. it is veryentertaining and enjoyable and have a very universal message, and it is very heartwarming and beautiful with gorgeous cinematography. The performances by the cast are great and it has a very wholsome and beautiful ending. The first act is a bit rushed but the 2nd and 3rd act are really great.

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    • Trivia
      Filmed in September 2017, it took two years for it to be shown in film festivals (July and December 2019) and three years for it to get a U.S. release (October 2020). That's why Jaeden Martell looked so much younger. He was 14 during filming and 17 when it was finally released in the U.S.
    • Crazy credits
      The credits feature a melancholy dance sequence featuring Mr. Silk and members of the traveling circus.
    • Soundtracks
      Carry You Home
      Written by Rupert Pope & Giles Edward Palmer

      Performed by Rupert Pope & Giles Edward Palmer

      Courtesy of Extreme Music.

      Used as Trailer Music.

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    • Release date
      • February 15, 2022 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The True Adventures of Wolfboy
    • Filming locations
      • 39 South St, First Ward, Buffalo, New York, USA(doghouse/bubbles scene)
    • Production companies
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      • Big Indie Pictures
      • K Period Media
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      • $1,189
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
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