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Teen Wolf

  • 1985
  • PG
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
64K
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POPULARITY
2,145
1,261
Michael J. Fox in Teen Wolf (1985)
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An ordinary high school student discovers that his family has an unusual pedigree.An ordinary high school student discovers that his family has an unusual pedigree.An ordinary high school student discovers that his family has an unusual pedigree.

  • Director
    • Rod Daniel
  • Writers
    • Jeph Loeb
    • Matthew Weisman
  • Stars
    • Michael J. Fox
    • James Hampton
    • Susan Ursitti
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    64K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,145
    1,261
    • Director
      • Rod Daniel
    • Writers
      • Jeph Loeb
      • Matthew Weisman
    • Stars
      • Michael J. Fox
      • James Hampton
      • Susan Ursitti
    • 181User reviews
    • 90Critic reviews
    • 25Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Teen Wolf: The Basketball Game
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    Teen Wolf: Jeff Dawn On Transforming Michael J. Fox Into Teen Wolf
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    Teen Wolf: The Cast And Crew On The Stunts In The Film
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    Michael J. Fox
    Michael J. Fox
    • Scott Howard
    James Hampton
    James Hampton
    • Harold Howard
    Susan Ursitti
    Susan Ursitti
    • Boof
    Jerry Levine
    Jerry Levine
    • Stiles
    Matt Adler
    Matt Adler
    • Lewis
    Lorie Griffin
    Lorie Griffin
    • Pamela
    James MacKrell
    • Mr. Thorne
    • (as Jim MacKrell)
    Mark Arnold
    Mark Arnold
    • Mick
    Jay Tarses
    Jay Tarses
    • Coach Finstock
    Mark Holton
    Mark Holton
    • Chubby
    Scott Paulin
    Scott Paulin
    • Kirk Lolley
    Elizabeth Gorcey
    Elizabeth Gorcey
    • Tina
    Melanie Manos
    • Gina
    Doug Savant
    Doug Savant
    • Brad
    Charles Zucker
    • Malcolm
    Harvey Vernon
    Harvey Vernon
    • Old Man Clerk
    Clare Peck
    Clare Peck
    • Miss Hoyt
    Gregory Itzin
    Gregory Itzin
    • English Teacher
    • Director
      • Rod Daniel
    • Writers
      • Jeph Loeb
      • Matthew Weisman
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews181

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    7paul_m_haakonsen

    A timeless classic teen movie...

    I have always enjoyed "Teen Wolf" since the first time I saw it as a child at about 10 or 11 years old. And even today I still think this is a good movie. It is just one of those types of movies that never becomes outdated.

    "Teen Wolf" along with "Back to the Future" were the movies that made me become a fan of Michael J. Fox, another thing that still holds true today.

    The story in "Teen Wolf" is about Scott (played by Michael J. Fox) who is a very average teenager in high school who wishes to be outstanding and special. And when he finds odd changes to his body and he turns into a werewolf he surely does become unique and special.

    This is a fun and enjoyable teenage romantic comedy that is suitable for the whole family. And it is a fine movie in Michael J. Fox's career.

    If you are not already familiar with "Teen Wolf" then I can more than warmly recommend that you sit down and watch it.
    7TheLittleSongbird

    I liked it

    Teen Wolf is not a perfect film by all means, some of the editing could have flowed better, the story while having some great nice and starting off with very few problems is basic and meanders a bit towards the end and the film could have been longer(just). That said, the film apart from some lacking editing looks good, with nice scenery and lighting, while the soundtrack is superb. There may be the odd cheesy line, but overall the script is solid, and while somewhat predictable the ending is nice. The characters have a certain charm about them, and while the actors are not award-worthy perhaps they all do very likable jobs especially Michael J.Fox. All in all, not a masterpiece, but I liked it. 7/10 Bethany Cox
    UKtennisfan

    This movie is awesome!!

    How anyone could not like this film is beyond me! It has everything from really hot babes ,great comedy, a wicked and inspiring ending and ofcourse Michael J. Fox.

    This movie also has a brilliant soundtrack including Mark Safan's "Win in the End". The cost of the rental is worth it for this song alone.

    This movie is a must see for teens and adults alike. Anyone who likes seeing the good guys triumph and has a soft spot for regular joes getting the girl and achieving greatness will appreciate this.

    You'll laugh, You'll cheer, You'll Howl!!!!!
    6Thanos_Alfie

    A classic...

    "Teen Wolf" is a Comedy - Fantasy movie in which we watch a high school student trying to understand what is happening to him after noticing some changes on his body. Soon he will find himself turning into a werewolf and he will have to deal with it.

    I enjoyed this movie because it was funny and it had a simple but still interesting plot. There were plenty of hilarious scenes and a lot of humor. The interpretation of Michael J. Fox who played as Scott Howard was simply amazing and he made the difference. Some other interpretations that have to be mentioned were Jerry Levine's who played as Stiles, Susan Ursitti's who played as Boof and James Hampton's who played as Harold Howard. Lastly, I have to say that "Teen Wolf" is a classic 80's movie and I highly recommend everyone to watch it.
    wyattdonnelly

    GRRRRRREEEEEAAAATTTT Movie

    I Wyatt Donnelly Consider myself as being one of the biggest Teenwolf fans in the world and if you have not seen it then shame on you it has a great cast and Michael J Fox is much better here than he is in Back to the future and Hollywood High it also contains the best soundtrack in the world with songs like win in the end and silhouette. The burman studios have done a great job making Michael look just like a teenwolf and also his dad Herald Howard if Teenwolf has taught me anything it is to respect everyone and now i am a better person i will leave with a suitable quote from the movie "It didn't miss me dad it landed right on my face" Wyatt Donnelly

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Scott Howard's (Michael J. Fox's) house was located on the same block as 1955 George McFly's and 1955 Lorraine Baines' houses from Back to the Future (1985).
    • Goofs
      The line "On top of everything else, there was a full moon last night" by Scott clearly dubbed in as he turns around.
    • Quotes

      Coach Finstock: There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never go near a lady who's got a tattoo of a dagger on her body. Now you stick with that, everything else is cream cheese.

    • Crazy credits
      There is a line in the credits that says: Welcome Makenna Goodman.

      Makenna is the daughter of Miles Goodman, who composed music for the film.
    • Alternate versions
      The television version takes out two scenes and adds three scenes.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Mark of Lilith (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Good News
      Performed by David Morgan

      Music by Miles Goodman (uncredited)

      Lyrics by Douglas Brayfield (uncredited)

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    • If Mick is 20 years old, why is he allowed to play on a high school basketball team?
    • Was it explained how Scott's mom died? Mick says "Your mama used to steal chickens out of the backyard until I blew her head off with a shotgun" but is he just trying to make Scott mad or is that how she actually died?
    • Why didn't the dog whistle, which bothered Scott, not also bother his father Harold?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 23, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Teen wolf
    • Filming locations
      • John Burroughs Middle School - 600 S. McCaddon Place, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Atlantic Entertainment Group
      • Wolfkill Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $33,086,611
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,120,348
      • Aug 25, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $33,087,306
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 31m(91 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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