Teen Wolf
Seen it?1985 | 92 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 67 times its budget, but just 42% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Shazam! or The Mask, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
42% on Rotten Tomatoes, 25 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$80 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 221K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rod Daniel
- Michael J. FoxScott Howard
- James HamptonHarold Howard
- Susan UrsittiBoof
- Jerry LevineStiles
- Matt AdlerLewis
- Lorie GriffinPamela
- Jim McKrellMr. Thorne
- Mark ArnoldMick
- Jay TarsesCoach Finstock
- Mark HoltonChubby