Release CalendarTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV News
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsCannes Film FestivalStar WarsAsian Pacific American Heritage MonthSummer Watch GuideSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • FAQ
IMDbPro

Teen Wolf

  • 1985
  • PG
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
63K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,778
479
Michael J. Fox in Teen Wolf (1985)
Trailer 1
Play trailer1:53
5 Videos
99+ Photos
Supernatural FantasyTeen ComedyComedyFantasyRomance

An ordinary high school student discovers that his family has an unusual pedigree.An ordinary high school student discovers that his family has an unusual pedigree.An ordinary high school student discovers that his family has an unusual pedigree.

  • Director
    • Rod Daniel
  • Writers
    • Jeph Loeb
    • Matthew Weisman
  • Stars
    • Michael J. Fox
    • James Hampton
    • Susan Ursitti
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    63K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,778
    479
    • Director
      • Rod Daniel
    • Writers
      • Jeph Loeb
      • Matthew Weisman
    • Stars
      • Michael J. Fox
      • James Hampton
      • Susan Ursitti
    • 179User reviews
    • 89Critic reviews
    • 25Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Videos5

    Teen Wolf
    Trailer 1:53
    Teen Wolf
    Teen Wolf: First Transformation
    Clip 2:38
    Teen Wolf: First Transformation
    Teen Wolf: First Transformation
    Clip 2:38
    Teen Wolf: First Transformation
    Teen Wolf: The Basketball Game
    Clip 1:46
    Teen Wolf: The Basketball Game
    Teen Wolf: Jeff Dawn On Transforming Michael J. Fox Into Teen Wolf
    Featurette 1:50
    Teen Wolf: Jeff Dawn On Transforming Michael J. Fox Into Teen Wolf
    Teen Wolf: The Cast And Crew On The Stunts In The Film
    Featurette 1:53
    Teen Wolf: The Cast And Crew On The Stunts In The Film

    Photos171

    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    + 164
    View Poster

    Top cast40

    Edit
    Michael J. Fox
    Michael J. Fox
    • Scott Howard
    James Hampton
    James Hampton
    • Harold Howard
    Susan Ursitti
    Susan Ursitti
    • Boof
    Jerry Levine
    Jerry Levine
    • Stiles
    Matt Adler
    Matt Adler
    • Lewis
    Lorie Griffin
    Lorie Griffin
    • Pamela
    James MacKrell
    James MacKrell
    • Mr. Thorne
    • (as Jim MacKrell)
    Mark Arnold
    Mark Arnold
    • Mick
    Jay Tarses
    Jay Tarses
    • Coach Finstock
    Mark Holton
    Mark Holton
    • Chubby
    Scott Paulin
    Scott Paulin
    • Kirk Lolley
    Elizabeth Gorcey
    Elizabeth Gorcey
    • Tina
    Melanie Manos
    • Gina
    Doug Savant
    Doug Savant
    • Brad
    Charles Zucker
    • Malcolm
    Harvey Vernon
    Harvey Vernon
    • Old Man Clerk
    Clare Peck
    Clare Peck
    • Miss Hoyt
    Gregory Itzin
    Gregory Itzin
    • English Teacher
    • Director
      • Rod Daniel
    • Writers
      • Jeph Loeb
      • Matthew Weisman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews179

    6.162.9K
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8
    9
    10

    Featured reviews

    6chvylvr80

    Corny 80's gold

    There are a lot of people who are going on about how much Teen Wolf sucks. I disagree because Teen Wolf has a special kind of suck going for it. Not so bad it's good but corny as hell and better for it. I've been watching this movie since it came out and I love it. How can you not love Teen Wolf? Michael J. Fox turns into a werewolf and becomes a popular star of his high school basketball team. There is even a dance at his prom that is wolf related. The whole school turns wolf crazy but Fox learns the right lesson in the end. How can you not love this corny crap. I'll be the first to admit that this isn't a good movie and is incredibly stupid, but honest to goodness crapfests don't have Stiles or a breakdancing wolf. Take that American Werewolf in London. Recently Teen Wolf has been blessed with DVD release along with it's sequel, Teen Wolf Too, on one disc. 80's fans rejoice!

    Bottom Line: It isn't worthy of even trying to call itself good, but it's a classic, doesn't take itself seriously, and occupies a honored place on my shelf.
    6Thanos_Alfie

    A classic...

    "Teen Wolf" is a Comedy - Fantasy movie in which we watch a high school student trying to understand what is happening to him after noticing some changes on his body. Soon he will find himself turning into a werewolf and he will have to deal with it.

    I enjoyed this movie because it was funny and it had a simple but still interesting plot. There were plenty of hilarious scenes and a lot of humor. The interpretation of Michael J. Fox who played as Scott Howard was simply amazing and he made the difference. Some other interpretations that have to be mentioned were Jerry Levine's who played as Stiles, Susan Ursitti's who played as Boof and James Hampton's who played as Harold Howard. Lastly, I have to say that "Teen Wolf" is a classic 80's movie and I highly recommend everyone to watch it.
    UKtennisfan

    This movie is awesome!!

    How anyone could not like this film is beyond me! It has everything from really hot babes ,great comedy, a wicked and inspiring ending and ofcourse Michael J. Fox.

    This movie also has a brilliant soundtrack including Mark Safan's "Win in the End". The cost of the rental is worth it for this song alone.

    This movie is a must see for teens and adults alike. Anyone who likes seeing the good guys triumph and has a soft spot for regular joes getting the girl and achieving greatness will appreciate this.

    You'll laugh, You'll cheer, You'll Howl!!!!!
    9RNMorton

    I love this movie

    I appreciate certain actors differently as time goes by. For me Michael J Fox has been on the upswing while others, like Steve Martin, are headed in the other direction. There's nothing particularly unique about any of the elements of this movie except maybe the combination of all of them. Fox finds he can transform into a werewolf with superhuman powers - his "problem" makes him the most popular guy in high school and creates a winning basketball team. Forget that the wolf playing Fox on the court must be twice his size and four times the athlete, this movie is just a lot of fun to watch, helped considerably by Hampton as the understanding dad and Ursitti as the under-appreciated girl friend. Very rewatchable.
    7TheLittleSongbird

    I liked it

    Teen Wolf is not a perfect film by all means, some of the editing could have flowed better, the story while having some great nice and starting off with very few problems is basic and meanders a bit towards the end and the film could have been longer(just). That said, the film apart from some lacking editing looks good, with nice scenery and lighting, while the soundtrack is superb. There may be the odd cheesy line, but overall the script is solid, and while somewhat predictable the ending is nice. The characters have a certain charm about them, and while the actors are not award-worthy perhaps they all do very likable jobs especially Michael J.Fox. All in all, not a masterpiece, but I liked it. 7/10 Bethany Cox

    More like this

    Teen Wolf Too
    3.5
    Teen Wolf Too
    Weird Science
    6.6
    Weird Science
    Doc Hollywood
    6.3
    Doc Hollywood
    The Secret of My Success
    6.5
    The Secret of My Success
    Revenge of the Nerds
    6.6
    Revenge of the Nerds
    The 'Burbs
    6.8
    The 'Burbs
    Innerspace
    6.8
    Innerspace
    Cocoon
    6.7
    Cocoon
    Adventures in Babysitting
    6.9
    Adventures in Babysitting
    Crocodile Dundee
    6.6
    Crocodile Dundee
    Mannequin
    6.0
    Mannequin
    Spies Like Us
    6.4
    Spies Like Us

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      Scott Howard's (Michael J. Fox's) house was located on the same block as 1955 George McFly's and 1955 Lorraine Baines' houses from Back to the Future (1985).
    • Goofs
      The line "On top of everything else, there was a full moon last night" by Scott clearly dubbed in as he turns around.
    • Quotes

      Coach Finstock: There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body. Now you stick to that, and everything else is cream cheese.

    • Crazy credits
      There is a line in the credits that says: Welcome Makenna Goodman.

      Makenna is the daughter of Miles Goodman, who composed music for the film.
    • Alternate versions
      The television version takes out two scenes and adds three scenes.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Mark of Lilith (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Good News
      Performed by David Morgan

      Music by Miles Goodman (uncredited)

      Lyrics by Douglas Brayfield (uncredited)

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    FAQ24

    • How long is Teen Wolf?Powered by Alexa
    • If Mick is 20 years old, why is he allowed to play on a high school basketball team?
    • Was it explained how Scott's mom died? Mick says "Your mama used to steal chickens out of the backyard until I blew her head off with a shotgun" but is he just trying to make Scott mad or is that how she actually died?
    • Why didn't the dog whistle, which bothered Scott, not also bother his father Harold?

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • August 23, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Teen wolf
    • Filming locations
      • John Burroughs Middle School - 600 S. McCaddon Place, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Atlantic Entertainment Group
      • Wolfkill Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $33,086,611
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,120,348
      • Aug 25, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $33,087,306
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Michael J. Fox in Teen Wolf (1985)
    Top Gap
    By what name was Teen Wolf (1985) officially released in India in Hindi?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb app
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    Follow IMDb on social
    Get the IMDb app
    For Android and iOS
    Get the IMDb app
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • License IMDb Data
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.