Movie

Never Cry Wolf

“They thought he couldn't do the job. That's why they chose him.”

★ 7.0(147)19831h 45m

Never Cry Wolf is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Carroll Ballard
Release date: 1983-10-07
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: English
Budget: $11,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures

Never Cry Wolf — trailer

About Never Cry Wolf

Never Cry Wolf is a 1983 movie in the Adventure, Drama and Action genres, directed by Carroll Ballard, starring Charles Martin Smith, Zachary Ittimangnaq and Samson Jorah. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 147 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Never Cry Wolf in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A scientific researcher, sent on a government study: The Lupus Project, must investigate the possible "menace" of wolves in the north. To do so, he must survive in the wilderness for six months on his own. In the course of these events, he learns about the true beneficial and positive nature of the wolf species.

Cast

Charles Martin Smith

Tyler

Zachary Ittimangnaq

Ootek

Samson Jorah

Mike

Hugh Webster

Drunk

Brian Dennehy

Rosie

Themes & keywords

wolfnarrationinuithuskywildernessalonearctic polar circle regionalaskasnowbased on memoir or autobiographydog sledbiologist1940swolvesfrozen tundra

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Never Cry Wolf in United States?+

In United States, Never Cry Wolf is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Never Cry Wolf on Netflix?+

Never Cry Wolf is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Never Cry Wolf?+

Never Cry Wolf has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in Never Cry Wolf?+

Never Cry Wolf stars Charles Martin Smith, Zachary Ittimangnaq, Samson Jorah, Hugh Webster and Brian Dennehy.

When did Never Cry Wolf come out?+

Never Cry Wolf is a 1983 movie directed by Carroll Ballard.

What genre is Never Cry Wolf?+

Never Cry Wolf is Adventure, Drama and Action film.

Who directed Never Cry Wolf?+

Never Cry Wolf was directed by Carroll Ballard.