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The True Adventures of Wolfboy

  • 20192019
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
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The True Adventures of Wolfboy (2019)
A coming of age journey about a boy with an illness that causes hair growth over the entirety of his face and body. After a disastrous carnival experience, he goes in search of his mother who abandoned him at birth. In the wilds of New Jersey he finds fast friends, but is pursued by an enigmatic carnival owner, and a police officer enlisted by his father.
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  • Crime
  • Drama
Follows a young boy who runs away from home in search of his estranged mother.Follows a young boy who runs away from home in search of his estranged mother.Follows a young boy who runs away from home in search of his estranged mother.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
805
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Martin Krejcí
  • Writer
    • Olivia Dufault
  • Stars
    • Jaeden Martell
    • John Turturro
    • Chloë Sevigny
Top credits
  • Director
    • Martin Krejcí
  • Writer
    • Olivia Dufault
  • Stars
    • Jaeden Martell
    • John Turturro
    • Chloë Sevigny
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 14User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Trailer 2:27
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    Photos16

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    Chris Messina and Jaeden Martell in The True Adventures of Wolfboy (2019)
    True Adventures of Wolfboy
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    Ashley Szczerbacki at an event for The True Adventures of Wolfboy (2019)

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    Jaeden Martell
    Jaeden Martell
    • Paulas Paul
    • (as Jaeden Lieberher)
    John Turturro
    John Turturro
    • Mr. Silkas Mr. Silk
    Chloë Sevigny
    Chloë Sevigny
    • Jenas Jen
    Eve Hewson
    Eve Hewson
    • Roseas Rose
    Chris Messina
    Chris Messina
    • Dennyas Denny
    Stephen McKinley Henderson
    Stephen McKinley Henderson
    • Nicholasas Nicholas
    • (as Stephen Henderson)
    Sophie Giannamore
    Sophie Giannamore
    • Aristianaas Aristiana
    • (as Sophia Grace Gianni)
    Michelle Wilson
    Michelle Wilson
    • Pollokas Pollok
    Michael Alan Collette
    Michael Alan Collette
    • Police Officeras Police Officer
    Roselyn Kasmire
    Roselyn Kasmire
    Joshua R. Aragon
    Joshua R. Aragon
    • Carnival Patronas Carnival Patron
    Bill Smith
    Bill Smith
    • Carnival Patronas Carnival Patron
    Jeff Lasky
    Jeff Lasky
    • Man Pushing Bicycleas Man Pushing Bicycle
    Melissa Mandisa
    Melissa Mandisa
    • Aristiana's Motheras Aristiana's Mother
    Bob Rusch
    Bob Rusch
    • Clownas Clown
    Ashley Szczerbacki
    Ashley Szczerbacki
    • Dive Bar Patronas Dive Bar Patron…
    Colin Patrick Farrell
    Colin Patrick Farrell
    • Bullyas Bully
    Corey Ronald Walter
    Corey Ronald Walter
    • Police Officeras Police Officer
    • Director
      • Martin Krejcí
    • Writer
      • Olivia Dufault
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    • Trivia
      Part of it was filmed in Niagara Falls, NY.
    • Crazy credits
      The credits feature a melancholy dance sequence featuring Mr. Silk and members of the traveling circus.
    • Soundtracks
      Carry You Home
      Written by Rupert Pope & Giles Edward Palmer
      Performed by Rupert Pope & Giles Edward Palmer
      Courtesy of Extreme Music.
      Used as Trailer Music.

    User reviews14

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    8/10
    A story of friendship and acceptance
    An unusual tale with unexpected turns. Good acting and a story to make you think.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 30, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bir Kurt Çocuğun Gerçek Hikayesi
    • Filming locations
      • 39 South St, First Ward, Buffalo, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Particular Crowd
      • Big Indie Pictures
      • K Period Media
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,189
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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