Wolves Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Mar. 5, 2017

Wolves

Release Date: Friday, March 3, 2017 Limited

On court action accompanies strong performances in this story of a promising high school basketball prospect and his troubled relationship with his father.

Director: Bart Freundlich

Starring: Carla Gugino • Michael Shannon • Taylor John Smith • Zazie Beetz

R Drama 1 hr, 50 m

3 / 5.0

56% WILL SEE 44% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Anthony (Taylor John Smith) is a standout player on his Manhattan high school’s basketball team with seemingly everything going for him: a killer three-point shot, a loving girlfriend (Zazie Beetz), and a chance at a scholarship to Cornell. But Anthony’s dreams of playing college ball are jeopardized by his volatile father (Michael Shannon), a hard-drinking writer whose compulsive gambling threatens to derail the lives of both his wife (Carla Gugino) and son. Though it goes against his nature, Anthony must summon the strength to step out from his father’s shadow and reclaim his future.

Drama

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Who stars in Wolves – Cast List

Carla Gugino
Heads of State, The Friend
Michael Shannon
Nuremberg, Knives Out
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Taylor John Smith
Warfare, Blacklight
Zazie Beetz
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, They Will Kill You

Who is making Wolves – Crew List

A look at Wolves behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Bart Freundlich last helmed After the Wedding and Trust the Man. The film's writer Bart Freundlich last penned After the Wedding and Trust the Man.

Director: Bart Freundlich
Screenwriter: Bart Freundlich

Studio: IFC Films
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Wolves

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jan 2017

Completed

Changed Wolves movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language throughout and brief sexuality
Runtime: 1 hr, 50 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Wolves Trailers and Clips

Wolves

Theatrical Trailer

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Wolves Release Date: When was the film released?

Wolves was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, March 3 , 2017. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including The Shack, The Last Word and Logan. As a limited release, Wolves was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

Wolves Digital Release Date

Wolves is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, March 3, 2017. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.