Never Cry Wolf
1983 · Movie · PG · 105 min · ★ 7.0 · 95% critics
A government-backed researcher is sent to the far north to study whether wolves are harming local wildlife, then must endure months alone in harsh wilderness conditions. As he observes the animals up close and learns from the land and nearby residents, his assumptions are challenged and his view of wolves—and nature’s balance—begins to change.
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Details
- Years
- 1983
- Release date
- 1983-10-07
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 95/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (147 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a quiet, reflective wilderness story that feels part nature study, part survival diary, with striking landscapes and a gentle message about coexistence; Not for you if you need fast action or a punchy ending.
Pros: breathtaking wilderness scenery; thoughtful nature focus; engaging narration | Cons: slow middle stretch; uneven pacing; underwhelming ending
Themes
- wolf
- narration
- inuit
- husky
- wilderness
- alone
- arctic polar circle region
- alaska
- snow
- based on memoir or autobiography
- dog sled
- biologist
- +4 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Sound · 1984 · nominated
Cast & crew
Charles Martin Smith
as Tyler
- ZI
Zachary Ittimangnaq
as Ootek
- SJ
Samson Jorah
as Mike
- HW
Hugh Webster
as Drunk
Brian Dennehy
as Rosie
Directed by Carroll Ballard