Teen Wolf

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Teen Wolf

PG

Released Aug 23, 1985

1h 28m

Comedy

Fantasy

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When high school nerd Scott Howard (Michael J. Fox) learns from his father, Harold (James Hampton), that being a werewolf runs in the family, he decides to take advantage of his freakish trait. With his newfound strength and agility, Scott quickly becomes the hero of his school's basketball team while winning over longtime crush Pamela Wells (Lorie Griffin). As he grows more popular, Scott worries he is being celebrated as a novelty rather than for who he is.

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Critics Consensus

Though Michael J. Fox is as charismatic as ever, Teen Wolf's coming-of-age themes can't help but feel a little stale and formulaic.

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Duane Byrge

The Hollywood Reporter

To his credit, director Rod Daniel has crafted an amiable teen film and gets a pleasing performance from Fox in the title role. Yet Teen Wolf, especially in the basketball sequences, loses its dramatic dribble.

Sep 3, 2020

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Rick Kogan

Chicago Tribune

The whole thing is absolutely ridiculous--have you ever seen a wolf break dance?--and a good deal of fun.

Rated: 2.5/4

Mar 26, 2019

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Reader

Fox somehow survives on the sheer force of a pleasant screen presence, but those who remember The Shaggy Dog ought to stay away.

Mar 26, 2019

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Charles Cassady

Common Sense Media

This is a good-natured spoof of adolescent insecurities and image-consciousness in school, not Gothic shocks.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 1, 2024

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Rather than a wolf in sheep's clothing, Teen Wolf is basically a standard 80s teen flick in werewolf's clothing.

Rated: 2/4

Nov 1, 2021

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Roger Hurlburt

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

The movie plods towards a predictable ending and misses all sorts of chances to be funny.

Mar 26, 2019

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Nick O

THEE classic “teenager seems to be going through changes, but turns out they’re just transforming into a monster” flick! Ultimate werewolf party movie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/01/25

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Todd B

Picture yourself, it's the 80s, and your teenage feels are in a rage. A problem arises, when you have to make decision on who you are going to take on the prom. For instance, Miss Booth, the idea girl or the most popular girl in high-school. You will try your best to get at it, but will you succeed, the choice is in the cards, karma, destiny, or déja vu. Ultimately, you will win in the end with this confidence. The Wolf makes you popular, now another decision to make, to take the easy road or the hard way. In the end, you will be happy, for along time. 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/25

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Shaun R

Quite a bore fest and simply not very good.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/29/25

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Ikari P

One of my absolute favorite movies as a kid. Michael J Fox is in his comedic prime. Highly recommend.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/28/24

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Horror fan 4

Say what you want but this is a highly underrated movie. Love the soundtrack and story. MJF is great. Tim Treakle

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/06/24

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Nevin C

This movie is up there with Airplane and Spinal Tap. It’s quote-ability is spectacular. Comedic acting is top notch (honorable mention to Bobby Finstock). Bonafide cult classic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/27/25

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Teen Wolf: Official Clip - Give Me a Keg of Beer

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Teen Wolf: Official Clip - Getting Worked Up

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Teen Wolf: Official Clip - The Wolf Can Dunk

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Teen Wolf: Official Clip - Surfing on the Wolfmobile

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Teen Wolf: Official Clip - Fight at the Dance

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Teen Wolf: Official Clip - I'm a Werewolf

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Teen Wolf: Official Clip - Caught in the Bathroom

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Teen Wolf: Official Clip - First Wolf-Out

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Teen Wolf: Official Clip - Bowling With Pamela

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Teen Wolf: Official Clip - Scott Growls for the Ball

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Synopsis

When high school nerd Scott Howard (Michael J. Fox) learns from his father, Harold (James Hampton), that being a werewolf runs in the family, he decides to take advantage of his freakish trait. With his newfound strength and agility, Scott quickly becomes the hero of his school's basketball team while winning over longtime crush Pamela Wells (Lorie Griffin). As he grows more popular, Scott worries he is being celebrated as a novelty rather than for who he is.

Director: Rod Daniel
Producer: Mark Levinson, Scott M. Rosenfelt
Screenwriter: Jeph Loeb, Matthew Weisman
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: Wolfkill
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 23, 1985, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 27, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $32.7M
Runtime: 1h 28m

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