Film · 2012

Wolf Children

Name: Wolf Children
Genre: Animation, Family, Drama
Released: 2013-09-27
Duration: 117 min
Rating: 8.3
Cast: Aoi Miyazaki, Haru Kuroki, Megumi Hayashibara, Shota Sometani, Mone Kamishiraishi

Original titleÔkami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki

Directed by Mamoru Hosoda · starring Aoi Miyazaki, Haru Kuroki and Megumi Hayashibara

1 h 57 min
PG
Animation · Family · Drama
Japan
Released in the UK 24 October 2013

8.3 Users7 votes

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Synopsis

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Mamoru Hosoda, director of films like 'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time' and 'Summer Wars'. When I was little more than a teenager, Hana fell in love with a werewolf. It may seem strange, but for thirteen years were immensely happy, and had two children: Ame and Yuki, who were born with the ability to turn into wolves. After the sudden death of her husband, Hana decides to move to the countryside in order to raise their children in peaceful surroundings, where his extraordinary powers are undiscovered. However, growing up, Yuki and Ame must decide whether they want to live as human or as wolves. A beautiful straight from the imagination of Mamoru Hosoda, awarded Best Animation Film in Sitges Film Festival, Audience Award at the New York Film Festival, and Best Animated Film for Awards of the Japanese Academy.

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Runtime: 117 min1 hour and 57 minutes
Rating: PGParental guidance

How long is Wolf Children?: 1 hour and 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was Wolf Children released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 24 October 2013.
Who directed Wolf Children?: Mamoru Hosoda.
Who is in Wolf Children?: It stars Aoi Miyazaki, Haru Kuroki, Megumi Hayashibara and Shota Sometani.
Where can I watch Wolf Children?: In the UK it is available with a subscription on Disney+ and to rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.