The Wolverine

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The Wolverine

PG-13

Released Jul 26, 2013

2h 6m

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Fantasy

Sci-Fi

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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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Ryland C

I actually like the Japan setting. It works well for the fun action scenes and the new characters are pretty enjoyable. I do think the first movie was better though in terms of expanding the character of Wolverine. I really don’t think this movie added anything. Still though it’s fun

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/08/25

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Yewo Humphrey M

The romance and setting felt like they were just cobbled together with Wolverine himself just for the sake of it, which I didn't like. And it didn't do enough to make me feel emotionally invested in those bonds

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

09/05/25

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Garrett B

Samurai movie. Unnecessary violence and too long. Too many undeveloped characters but its Japanese setting so unique/memorable. Despite that, could watch again probably.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/21/25

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Zein U

Absolutely fantastic movie! Would recommend everyone to watch this masterpiece of a movie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/17/25

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Ralph R

Now this is a proper Wolverine movie. The Japan setting gives it a fresh vibe, and the story is a lot more focused. Hugh Jackman gets to show off a more vulnerable side of Logan, both physically and emotionally, and you really buy into his struggle. The action is solid, the sword fights are slick, and the bullet train sequence is pure fun. The production feels tighter and the cinematography actually brings out some nice visuals, especially in the Japanese countryside. The script still has its cheesy moments, but overall it treats Wolverine with a lot more respect. It’s not a perfect film, but compared to Origins, it’s night and day. The villain twist at the end actually lands, and you walk away feeling like you watched an actual story, not just a highlight reel.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/02/25

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Eye C

The adventure of Wolverine in Japan, not bad but irrelevant though. The best part is how he gets after the atomic blast.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/27/25

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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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