Hour of the Wolf
1968, Swedish. Directed by Ingmar Bergman.
The hour of the wolf is the hour between night and dawn. It is the hour when most people die, when sleep is the deepest, when nightmares feel most real.
While vacationing on a remote German island with his younger pregnant wife, an artist has an emotional breakdown while confronting his repressed desires.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
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Hour of the Wolf is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ingmar BergmanDirector
- Max von SydowJohan Borg
- Liv UllmannAlma Borg
- Gertrud FridhCorinne von Merkens
- Georg RydebergLindhorst
- Erland JosephsonBaron von Merkens
- Naima WifstrandOld Lady with Hat
- Ulf JohanssonHeerbrand
- Gudrun BrostGamla Fru von Merkens
- Bertil AnderbergErnst von Merkens
- Ingrid ThulinVeronica Vogler
- Agda HelinVon Merken's Maid (uncredited)
- Lenn HjortzbergKreisler (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 19 February 1968
- Original title
- Vargtimmen
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- Ingmar Bergman
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Hour of the Wolf: quick answers
What comes after Hour of the Wolf?
Next in the series: Shame (1968) and The Passion of Anna (1969).
Is Hour of the Wolf worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 590 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hour of the Wolf?
Hour of the Wolf runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Hour of the Wolf have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hour of the Wolf. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hour of the Wolf parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Hour of the Wolf yet.
Which OTT platform is Hour of the Wolf on?
Hour of the Wolf is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hour of the Wolf?
If you liked Hour of the Wolf, try The Lighthouse, Eraserhead, The Seventh Seal.
Who directed Hour of the Wolf?
Hour of the Wolf (1968) was directed by Ingmar Bergman and stars Max von Sydow, Liv Ullmann, Gertrud Fridh.