Wolf Totem (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2015, Wolf Totem is a drama and adventure film directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1969, a young Beijing student, Chen Zhen, is sent to live among the nomadic herdsmen of Inner Mongolia. Caught between the advance of civilization from the south and the nomads' traditional enemies - the marauding wolves - to the north; humans and animals, residents and invaders alike, struggle to find their true place in the world
Who’s in it. Wolf Totem stars William Feng as Chen Zhen, Shawn Dou as Yang Ke, Ankhnyam Ragchaa as Gasma and Yin Zhusheng as Bao Shunghi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Wolf Totem has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $123.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wolf Totem page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wolf Totem tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wolf Totem (2015)?
- In US, Wolf Totem is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wolf Totem worth watching?
- Wolf Totem holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wolf Totem?
- Wolf Totem stars William Feng, Shawn Dou, Ankhnyam Ragchaa, Yin Zhusheng and Tumenbayaer.
- When was Wolf Totem released?
- Wolf Totem was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.