Teen Wolf (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1985, Teen Wolf is a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by Rod Daniel, running about 91 minutes. “He always wanted to be special... but he never expected this!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a shy teenager's new-found powers help him score at basketball - and with the popular girls - he has some pretty hairy decisions to make.
Who’s in it. Teen Wolf stars Michael J. Fox as Scott Howard, James Hampton as Harold Howard, Susan Ursitti as Lisa 'Boof' Marconi and Jerry Levine as Rupert 'Stiles' Stilinski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Teen Wolf has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $80M 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 Teen Wolf page.
If you liked it. Fans of Teen Wolf tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Teen Wolf (1985)?
- In US, Teen Wolf 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 Teen Wolf worth watching?
- Teen Wolf holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Teen Wolf?
- Teen Wolf stars Michael J. Fox, James Hampton, Susan Ursitti, Jerry Levine and Matt Adler.