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ANIMATION . 2012 . 1h 57m . Japanese . 8.2/10

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"Love wildly."

After her werewolf lover unexpectedly dies in an accident, a woman must find a way to raise the son and daughter that she had with him. However, their inheritance of their father's traits prove to be a challenge for her.

Director Mamoru Hosoda
Starring Haru Kuroki, Yukito Nishii, Aoi Miyazaki
Box Office $55.3M
8.2/10
Rating
$55.3M
Box Office
1h 57m
Runtime
2012
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Love wildly.

After her werewolf lover unexpectedly dies in an accident, a woman must find a way to raise the son and daughter that she had with him. However, their inheritance of their father's traits prove to be a challenge for her.

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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Director
Wolf Children was directed by Mamoru Hosoda.
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Cast
Haru Kuroki stars as Yuki (voice) in Wolf Children.
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Year context
Wolf Children was released 14 years ago in 2012.
Wolf Children is a Animation, Family, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 57m.

CREW

Director
Writer

BOX OFFICE

$55.3M
Revenue

STUDIOS (5)

Dentsu Chūkyō Television Broadcasting Sapporo Television Broadcasting Fukuoka Broadcasting Corporation Chizu

AWARDS (3)

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Mainichi Film Award for Best Animation Film
2013
WON
B
Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year
2013
WON
B
Japan Media Arts Festival Animation Division Excellence Award
2012
WON

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
117 min (1h 57m)
Language
Japanese
Country
Rating
8.2/10 (2,425 votes)
Popularity
4
Box Office
$55,262,158
IMDB

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Wolf Children about?
After her werewolf lover unexpectedly dies in an accident, a woman must find a way to raise the son and daughter that she had with him. However, their inheritance of their father's traits prove to be a challenge for her.
How long is Wolf Children?
Wolf Children has a runtime of 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Who directed Wolf Children?
Wolf Children was directed by Mamoru Hosoda.
Who stars in Wolf Children?
The cast of Wolf Children includes Haru Kuroki, Yukito Nishii, Aoi Miyazaki, Takao Osawa, Momoka Ohno.
How much did Wolf Children make at the box office?
Wolf Children earned $55,262,158 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Wolf Children?
Wolf Children has a rating of 8.2 out of 10 based on 2,425 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (4)

Animation Family Drama Fantasy

KEYWORDS (15)

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