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Never Cry Wolf (1983)

English drama film directed by Carroll Ballard

PGUS

Rated PG in the US

Parental guidance suggested: some material may not be suitable for children.

Runtime
1h 43m 103 min
Released
7 October 1983
Language
English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

Never Cry Wolf has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 min). In the US it is rated PG. The English film released on 7 October 1983. It is directed by Carroll Ballard and stars Charles Martin Smith, Brian Dennehy and Tom Dahlgren.

Cast and crew

Cinematography
Hiro Narita
Produced by
Lewis M. Allen, Jack Couffer, Joseph Strick, Ron W. Miller
Production
Walt Disney Pictures
Distribution
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Box office, awards and more

Budget
$11 million
Based on
Never Cry Wolf
Set in
Arctic
Filmed in
British Columbia

Release and where to watch

In theatres
7 October 1983
First shown
6 October 1983 festival or first country
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Can children watch it?

Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Never Cry Wolf?

Never Cry Wolf has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes, or 103 min.

When did Never Cry Wolf release?

Never Cry Wolf released on 7 October 1983.

Who directed Never Cry Wolf?

Never Cry Wolf is directed by Carroll Ballard.

Who is in the cast of Never Cry Wolf?

The cast of Never Cry Wolf includes Charles Martin Smith, Brian Dennehy and Tom Dahlgren.

What is the budget of Never Cry Wolf?

The budget of Never Cry Wolf is reported as $11 million.

What is Never Cry Wolf rated in the US?

Never Cry Wolf is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.

Is Never Cry Wolf based on a true story or a book?

Never Cry Wolf is based on Never Cry Wolf.

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Updated 10 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.