Hour of the Wolf (1968) movie poster

Hour of the Wolf (1968)

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"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."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 86%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 92% (RT: 92%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
1h 28m
Country
Sweden
Language
Swedish
TMDB Rating
7.4/10 (538 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
92%
Cast
Max von Sydow as Johan Borg
Liv Ullmann as Alma Borg
Gertrud Fridh as Corinne von Merkens
Georg Rydeberg as Lindhorst
Erland Josephson as Baron von Merkens
Naima Wifstrand as Old Lady with Hat
Ulf Johansson as Heerbrand
Gudrun Brost as Gamla Fru von Merkens
Yes. 86% of real audiences liked it based on 538 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 92%.
Overview
While vacationing on a remote German island with his younger pregnant wife, an artist has an emotional breakdown while confronting his repressed desires. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Ingmar Bergman cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • The iconic poster for Hour of the Wolf was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

Hour of the Wolf is a 1968 drama, horror film directed by Ingmar Bergman. While vacationing on a remote German island with his younger pregnant wife, an artist has an emotional breakdown while confronting his repressed desires. The film has been rated by 538 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Hour of the Wolf delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Hour of the Wolf (1968) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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