Movie

Hour of the Wolf

“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.”

★ 7.4(560)19681h 28m

Drama Horror

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Hour of the Wolf is streaming on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel and Arthaus+ in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch Hour of the Wolf

🇩🇪 Germany

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Good to know

Director: Ingmar Bergman
Release date: 1968-02-19
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: Norwegian
Status: Released
Country: Sweden
Studio: SF Studios

Hour of the Wolf — trailer

About Hour of the Wolf

Hour of the Wolf is a 1968 movie in the Drama and Horror genres, directed by Ingmar Bergman, starring Max von Sydow, Liv Ullmann and Gertrud Fridh. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 560 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hour of the Wolf in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

Max von Sydow

Johan Borg

Liv Ullmann

Alma Borg

Gertrud Fridh

Corinne von Merkens

Georg Rydeberg

Lindhorst

Erland Josephson

Baron von Merkens

Naima Wifstrand

Old Lady with Hat

Ulf Johansson

Heerbrand

Gudrun Brost

Gamla Fru von Merkens

Bertil Anderberg

Ernst von Merkens

Ingrid Thulin

Veronica Vogler

Agda Helin

Von Merken's Maid (uncredited)

Lenn Hjortzberg

Kreisler (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

islandnightmareisolationinsanityartistdiarycastleinsomniasurrealismblack and whitegothicpregnant wifevoyeurismbreakdown

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hour of the Wolf in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Hour of the Wolf on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel and Arthaus+. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Hour of the Wolf on Netflix?+

Hour of the Wolf is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel and Arthaus+.

How long is Hour of the Wolf?+

Hour of the Wolf has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in Hour of the Wolf?+

Hour of the Wolf stars Max von Sydow, Liv Ullmann, Gertrud Fridh, Georg Rydeberg and Erland Josephson.

When did Hour of the Wolf come out?+

Hour of the Wolf is a 1968 movie directed by Ingmar Bergman.

What genre is Hour of the Wolf?+

Hour of the Wolf is Drama and Horror film.

Who directed Hour of the Wolf?+

Hour of the Wolf was directed by Ingmar Bergman.