The Wolverine

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The Wolverine

PG-13

Released Jul 26, 2013

2h 6m

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Lured to a Japan he hasn't seen since World War II, century-old mutant Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) finds himself in a shadowy realm of yakuza and samurai. Wolverine is pushed to his physical and emotional brink when he is forced to go on the run with a powerful industrialist's daughter (Tao Okamoto) and is confronted -- for the first time -- with the prospect of death. As he struggles to rediscover the hero within himself, he must grapple with powerful foes and the ghosts of his own haunted past.

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Critics Consensus

Although its final act succumbs to the usual cartoonish antics, The Wolverine is one superhero movie that manages to stay true to the comics while keeping casual viewers entertained.

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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh

metro.co.uk

A multimillion dollar pile of tedium.

Sep 5, 2017

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Michael Jones

Shadow and Act

Most of all, I love being able to say finally that Hugh Jackman killed as The Wolverine.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 15, 2017

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Matthew Lickona

San Diego Reader

Japan seems valued more for its scenery and costumes than anything having to do with its character.

Rated: 1/5

Jul 14, 2015

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Justin Kim

Loud and Clear Reviews

While not entirely devoid of problems, The Wolverine proves it can heal from its wounds to deliver an underrated and satisfying experience.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 6, 2025

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

An improvement from the first solo Wolverine movie, but still only serves as a throttled version of what is capable with the character.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 20, 2023

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

... James Mangold... stages some impressive scenes but can’t overcome a busy script from Mark Bomback and Scott Frank.

Apr 8, 2023

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Stephen L

"The Wolverine" strips the character down to his core, delivering a more intimate and restrained take on the clawed mutant’s journey. Hugh Jackman once again embodies Logan with grit and vulnerability, while the film’s Japanese setting adds a refreshing change of pace. The action is brutal and well-choreographed, and for much of its runtime, the film embraces a more character-driven approach. Though the third act leans into more generic blockbuster elements, "The Wolverine" remains a strong, thoughtful entry in the X-Men franchise that stands apart from its predecessors.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/15/25

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Kacper S

I enjoyed the film. I think that it is a great movie. Hugh Jackman really killed it as the wolverine.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/08/25

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Mason M

This movie is incredibly overrated. I was so bored whilst watching the film. It lacks story and it’s just a sad excuse to make more money off of Hugh Jackman. I cannot recommend this movie to any viewers.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/22/25

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Rick C

I think The Wolverine is the last X-Men movie I watched before losing track of the franchise, so I'm interested to see where the story goes from here. This movie seems to pick up where X-Men: The Last Stand left off, with a conflicted Logan coming to terms with the death of the married woman he lusted after for three movies. The Wolverine has some memorable moments, such as the bullet train fight sequence, but overall presents a very formulaic narrative. Once again, the producers relied on Hugh Jackman's Wolverine to carry audiences through the runtime. Simply stated, it's duller than I remember and I actually enjoy X-Men Origins: Wolverine more despite that movie's many, many flaws.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/20/25

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Rafael B

As Logan its Wolverine great finale (Deadpool doesn't count), and Origins its biggest fail, The Wolverine is a more personified version of the comics. It is the most loyal, but does not hold the bur to the end, unfortunately.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/20/25

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alan g

Fast paced and a lot of action must really just an excuse for Hugh Jackman to take off his shirt.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/07/25

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Synopsis

Lured to a Japan he hasn't seen since World War II, century-old mutant Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) finds himself in a shadowy realm of yakuza and samurai. Wolverine is pushed to his physical and emotional brink when he is forced to go on the run with a powerful industrialist's daughter (Tao Okamoto) and is confronted -- for the first time -- with the prospect of death. As he struggles to rediscover the hero within himself, he must grapple with powerful foes and the ghosts of his own haunted past.

Director: James Mangold
Producer: Lauren Shuler Donner, Hutch Parker, Hugh Jackman
Screenwriter: Scott Frank, Mark Bomback, Christopher McQuarrie
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Donners' Company
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Intense Sci-Fi Action|Some Sexuality|Violence)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 26, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 1, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $132.5M
Runtime: 2h 6m
Sound Mix: Datasat, SDDS, Dolby Atmos

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