Wolfwalkers
“Be fierce. Be wild. Be free.”
Synopsis
In a time of superstition and magic, when wolves are seen as demonic and nature an evil to be tamed, a young apprentice hunter comes to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last pack. But when she saves a wild native girl, their friendship leads her to discover the world of the Wolfwalkers and transform her into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-08
Top Cast
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Honor Kneafsey
Robyn Goodfellowe (voice)
Eva Whittaker
Mebh Óg MacTíre (voice)
Sean Bean
Robyn's Father, Bill Goodfellowe (voice)
Simon McBurney
Lord Protector (voice)
Tommy Tiernan
Sean Óg (voice)
Maria Doyle Kennedy
Mebh's Mother, Moll MacTíre (voice)
Jon Kenny
Stringy Woodcutter, Ned (voice)
John Morton
Stumpy Woodcutter (voice)
Nora Twomey
Head Housekeeper, Bridget (voice)
Oliver McGrath
Street Children Ringleader, Padraig (voice)
Paul Young
Sheep Farmer (voice)
Niamh Moyles
Fishmonger (voice)
Ben Andrews
Soldier (voice)
Jerome Burelbach
Soldier (voice)
Vince Drews
Soldier (voice)
Seamus Greene
Soldier / Additional Voices (voice)
Gilbert Johnston
Soldier (voice)
Luke Mandie
Soldier (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 27 DaysSofia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 13, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 10, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 14, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.11x
-$10.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tomm Moore, Ross Stewart
- Screenplay & Story
- Will Collins
- Original Score
- Bruno Coulais
- Original Title
- Wolfwalkers
- Country of Origin
- France, Ireland, Luxembourg, United States of America, China
- Spoken Languages
- Irish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- Cartoon Saloon, Melusine Productions, Haut et Court, Canal+, RTÉ, OCS, Folivari, GKIDS, Value & Power Culture Communications, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tomm Moore, Ross Stewart
Will Collins, Ross Stewart, Tomm Moore
Bruno Coulais
Richie Cody, Darragh Byrne, Darren T. Holmes
Paul Young, Nora Twomey, Stéphan Roelants, Tomm Moore, Fabien Renelli
Department Leadership Roster
Tomm Moore
Production Design
Ross Stewart
Production Design
Maria Pareja
Production Design
Tomm Moore
Director
Ross Stewart
Director
Paul Young
Producer
Nora Twomey
Producer
Stéphan Roelants
Producer
Tomm Moore
Producer
Bruno Coulais
Original Music Composer
Will Collins
Screenplay
Richie Cody
Editor
Darragh Byrne
Editor
Darren T. Holmes
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wolfwalkers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wolfwalkers about?
In a time of superstition and magic, when wolves are seen as demonic and nature an evil to be tamed, a young apprentice hunter comes to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last pack. But when she saves a wild native girl, their friendship leads her to discover the world of the Wolfwalkers and transform her into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy.
Who directed Wolfwalkers?
Wolfwalkers was directed by Tomm Moore, Ross Stewart.
Who stars in Wolfwalkers?
The principal cast of Wolfwalkers includes Honor Kneafsey, Eva Whittaker, Sean Bean, Simon McBurney, Tommy Tiernan.
When was Wolfwalkers released and how long is it?
Wolfwalkers was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Wolfwalkers?
Wolfwalkers had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $1.3M at the worldwide box office (0.11 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Wolfwalkers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wolfwalkers was composed by Bruno Coulais.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wolfwalkers?
Wolfwalkers holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); IN: U/A 7+; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).